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Saunders structures dialogue in this novel as though it were a play. How does this structure influence the development of Saunders’s themes?
Analyze how the backdrop of the American Civil War impacts the themes, characterizations, and plot development of the novel.
By George Saunders
American Civil War
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American Literature
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Appearance Versus Reality
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Books About Leadership
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Books on U.S. History
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Community
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Fantasy
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Fathers
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Forgiveness
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Grief
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Guilt
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Historical Fiction
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Magical Realism
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Memory
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Mortality & Death
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New York Times Best Sellers
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Popular Book Club Picks
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Religion & Spirituality
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The Best of "Best Book" Lists
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The Booker Prizes Awardees & Honorees
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War
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