49 pages 1 hour read

Michael Ondaatje

Anil's Ghost

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Essay Topics

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How does the study of archeology reflect on the novel’s thematic concerns?

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For what reasons does Anil want to find out Sailor’s identity? How do those reasons change over the course of the novel, and what do those changes signify about Anil’s character arc?

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What is Palipana’s significance in the novel? How does the scandal surrounding his work impact his authority?

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