75 pages • 2 hours read
Elena FerranteThe Story of a New Name
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012A 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
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Analyze the development of Lila’s character in The Story of a New Name. What techniques does Ferrante use to build and diminish the reader’s sympathy for Lila?
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What do you consider to be the significance of names and naming in The Story of a New Name?
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Discuss Ferrante’s portrayal of sexual awakening. What is the significance behind the differences in Lila and Elena’s experiences?
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