42 pages • 1 hour read
Elie WieselDawn
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1960A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
What is the symbolic significance of hands in the novel? Reference several instances in the book that play on this symbolism.
Consider how familial bonds connect with Dawn’s primary themes. How does the experience of family differ for the main characters?
What role do sex and sexuality play in the novel? Compare and contrast how Elisha and Catherine each view their sexual relationship.
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