30 pages • 1 hour read
Anthony DoerrThe Shell Collector
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
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Describe the shell collector’s worldview. How does it evolve over the course of this short story?
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What is the role of the mwadhini in this story? How is this character different from others who enter the shell collector’s life?
3.
How does the third-person narrative voice reveal the character of the shell collector, directly and indirectly? If the narrative voice represents the perspective of the shell collector, is the shell collector a reliable narrator?
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