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John le Carré

A Perfect Spy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Essay Topics

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In the world of espionage, identities are never fixed. How does Pym’s past prepare him for his future as a spy?

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Pym narrates close to half of A Perfect Spy. How does his narration affect the story? Can he be considered a reliable narrator?

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Pym writes to his son Tom, occasionally breaking from the narration to address Tom directly. What are Pym’s hopes for his son’s future?

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