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Anthony DoerrThe Shell Collector
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
1.
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?
3.
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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