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93 pages 3 hours read

Diana Gabaldon

A Breath of Snow and Ashes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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What is the significance of gemstones in A Breath of Stone and Ashes? How does the writer use wealth both metaphorically and as a literal plot device?

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Compare and contrast the personalities and attributes of Jamie and Roger. What are each man’s strengths and weaknesses?

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As a doctor as well as a main character, Claudia has many interactions with both men and women. How does the perspective of a modern woman influence the ways in which gender issues are portrayed in the novel?

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