55 pages • 1 hour read
Melanie BenjaminThe Swans of Fifth Avenue
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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?
How does the language of storytelling function in the novel? How does that language support the other themes and motifs?
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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