58 pages 1 hour read

Rainbow Rowell

Slow Dance

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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In what ways does the novel explore the concept of nostalgia, and how does it affect the character's decisions and relationships? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

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How does Rowell engage with the idea of unrequited love in Slow Dance? How do Shiloh and Cary cope with the tensions between their desires and their reality over the course of their relationship?

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Discuss the narrative setting of Omaha. How does Rowell suggest that living there contributes to the character’s sense of identity? How does the setting help develop the novel’s thematic interest in Finding New Beginnings in Familiar Places?

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