55 pages 1 hour read

Melanie Benjamin

The Swans of Fifth Avenue

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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Throughout the story, Truman regularly stresses his gay identity. How does this depiction of Truman perpetuate stereotypes about gay men? How does he subvert them? What role does his sexuality play within his relationship with the swans?

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How does the language of storytelling function in the novel? How does that language support the other themes and motifs?

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Unpack the many layers of Truman’s character. When is his character sympathetic? When is he cruel? How is he charming?

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