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Lisa See

The Island of Sea Women

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Despite the fact that Young-sook and Mi-ja are best friends, they are polar opposites in many ways. Give some examples of how their lives and temperaments differ.

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How is the ocean characterized in The Island of Sea Women? Is it a positive or negative force, or both? 

3.

Discuss the theme of forgiveness on a personal and cultural level as it pertains to Young-sook, Mi-ja, and Korea.

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