"Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay" Quiz
The friendship between two women is tested as they navigate love, ambition, and social change in post-war Italy.
fiction | 418 pages | Published in NaN
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Essay questions
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- How does the character development of Elena and Lila contribute to the overall themes of the novel?
- Discuss the role of political and social changes in post-war Italy in the novel. How do these changes affect the characters?
- Compare and contrast the relationships between Elena and her various partners throughout the novel. How do these relationships shape her identity?
- Examine the portrayal of female friendship in the novel. How does the dynamic between Elena and Lila evolve over time?
- Discuss the significance of the title 'Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay' in relation to the characters' choices and circumstances.
- How does the setting of Naples and its socio-economic environment impact the characters' lives and decisions?
- Analyse the role of education and intellectual pursuits in the novel, particularly in relation to the characters' aspirations and ambitions.
