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Lisa KoA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Immigration and immigrant experiences play a central role in the novel. How does Ko disrupt and subvert mainstream tropes and narratives regarding the experiences of immigrants while also educating readers about their real lives?
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