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A Single Man

Christopher Isherwood
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33 pages • 1 hour read

Christopher Isherwood

A Single Man: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1964

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  • Summary

    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses

  • Pages 1-27

  • Pages 27-73

  • Pages 73-118

  • Pages 118-153

  • Character Analysis

  • Themes

  • Symbols & Motifs

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    Why does George write about himself in the third person? What effect does this have on the story’s perspective and tone?

    2.

    How does George feel about minorities? What are the reasons behind his opinions on the subject?

    3.

    George is in the midst of dealing with the tragic loss of his partner, Jim. How does this loss affect his mental health and outlook on the world?

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