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1. How is the theme of trust evident throughout the story? Which
character is the most trustworthy and why? Which character is
the least trustworthy and why? Does your opinion of any
character's trustworthiness change throughout the novel? Use
examples from the book to support your answer. 2. During the
trial and conviction, of Murphy/Soneji, how is the theme of
appearances raised, presented, and interpreted? Support your
answer with examples from the book. 3. Compare the character of
Jezzie before her last trip to the Islands with Cross and after
the trip. In what ways is... This section contains 665 words|
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