56 pages 1 hour read

Kate Quinn, Janie Chang

The Phoenix Crown: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Essay Topics

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What similarities and differences exist between female artists (Gemma and Reggie) and female scientists (Alice) in the novel?

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How would you compare the various functions of music, painting, and embroidery in the novel? How does art affect the audience and the artists?

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Suling’s clothing ranges from inconspicuous boy’s clothing to the latest fashion in women’s skirts. What does Suling’s relationship to clothing reveal about her character?