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The narrator of the novel provides a short introduction which acts as a framing device for the story. Do you find this framing device effective, and in what specific ways does it merge genres? What commentary does it offer on the theme of Framing History Through Literature?
To what extent is Renzo defined by his humble beginnings, and what transformations—emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually—does he undergo? Give specific examples to trace his character arc.
What is the symbolic meaning of the plague in The Betrothed? How can the deterioration and reinstallation of Milan also mirror Renzo and Lucia’s relationship?
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