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49 pages 1 hour read

Holly Goldberg Sloan

The Elephant In The Room

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Essay Topics

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Why is the novel named The Elephant in the Room? What role do literal and figurative elephants play in the story? Use examples to explain your answer.

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Analyze Sila's character growth throughout the novel. How does she change and evolve throughout the story? Use text examples to justify your response.

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Discuss the significance of cultural identity in the story, particularly in relation to Sila's Turkish heritage. What other characters share their cultural heritage? How? Use examples to explain your answer.

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