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Much of the novel explores the emotions, or feelings, of the characters. How do the characters’ attitudes about their feelings change as the story progresses? How do both King and his father move from suppressing feelings to accepting them?
What role does the bayou play in the story? How does visiting the bayou help both King and Sandy?
How do King’s feelings about his brother Khalid differ at the end of the story compared with the beginning?
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