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The Three-Body Problem

Liu Cixin, Transl. Ken Liu
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68 pages • 2 hours read

Liu Cixin, Transl. Ken Liu

The Three-Body Problem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Essay Topics

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How does The Three-Body Problem portray the chaos of the Cultural Revolution? How does it portray the aftermath? Cite the text in your response.

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In what ways might Ye’s traumatic experiences provide the motivation for her actions? Does this justify her actions in any way? Why or why not?

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Describe the contrast between Ye and Wang in their roles as protagonists, citing the text in your response.

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