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Elena Ferrante

The Lost Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the first chapter of The Lost Daughter and the movement of time throughout the novel. What is the effect of starting the story with the end of Leda’s vacation?

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Compare Nina and Leda. What do the two women share? How are they different?

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Analyze the male characters in The Lost Daughter. When do they appear and what role do they play? Do they share any characteristics?

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