46 pages 1 hour read

Helen Oyeyemi

The Icarus Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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Do you think TillyTilly is real or a figment of Jess’s imagination? What do you think TillyTilly is meant to represent?

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What are the different spiritual or religious beliefs held by various characters throughout the text? How are their identities shaped by these beliefs and practices?

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What are the different names used to refer to Jess throughout the text? What does each name represent about Jess’s identity?

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