30 pages 1 hour read

Anthony Doerr

The Shell Collector

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002

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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?

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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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