61 pages 2 hours read

When the Cranes Fly South

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death and animal death.

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In what way is Bo’s fight to keep Sixten a proxy for his difficult relationship with Hans?

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What perspectives does the novel offer on loyalty, particularly in romantic and familial relationships?

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Trace intergenerational masculinity across Bo, his father, and Hans. How does the novel contrast restraint and tenderness?

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