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Elie Wiesel

Dawn

Elie WieselFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1960

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Essay Topics

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What is the symbolic significance of hands in the novel? Reference several instances in the book that play on this symbolism.

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Consider how familial bonds connect with Dawn’s primary themes. How does the experience of family differ for the main characters?

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What role do sex and sexuality play in the novel? Compare and contrast how Elisha and Catherine each view their sexual relationship.

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