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Etaf Rum

Evil Eye: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Essay Topics

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How do the sections from Yara’s journal interact with and comment upon the chapters that are narrated from the third person? What are the effects of this narrative technique on Yara’s character in particular?

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At one point, Yara describes herself as an unreliable narrator of her own life. What are the places in the novel where Yara’s perceptions may be out of step with reality, and how does the writing convey this disconnection? Use specific examples in your answer.

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How does Yara’s personal and professional use of social media affect her sense of herself? What motivates her to post images online? Consider specific moments in the text in your answer.