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Elif Shafak

The Island of Missing Trees

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

1.

The story of The Island of Missing Trees is presented in chapters that alternate between timelines and perspectives. How does this expository structure complement the themes explored in the book?

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Comment on the titles of the different parts of the book and the symbolism they carry with respect to the events that occur within their respective sections.

3.

Food is a recurring motif throughout the book. Which character is it associated with, and why? What theme do you think this motif is calling to? Support your answer with examples from the text.

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