52 pages 1 hour read

Justin Torres

We The Animals

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the title, We The Animals, and how it relates to theme and character. How does Torres zoomorphize the narrator and other characters?

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Explore the symbolism of water in We The Animals. When and where do the characters interact with water? How does water play into the novel’s themes and characterizations?

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How does the narrator change throughout the novel? Track his character arc and diversion from his brothers.