76 pages 2 hours read

Kali Fajardo-Anstine

Sabrina & Corina: Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Compare two stories within Sabrina & Corina, focusing on character, theme, and message. How are the two stories similar, and how are they different from one another? Why might Fajardo-Anstine have included both in her collection, and how does each story contribute to the meaning of the collection overall?

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What is Fajardo-Anstine’s message about the experience of neocolonialism for present-day Indigenous or Latinx peoples? Focus on the details included in one story to support your point of view

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What is Fajardo-Anstine’s position on gentrification? What is gentrification, and how does it impact the lives of the community members whose neighborhoods it effects? How is gentrification related to colonialism? Choose quotes from one story or several stories to support your perspective