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A Study Guide for Ann Patchett's Bel Canto
A Study Guide for Ann Patchett's Bel Canto
A Study Guide for Ann Patchett's Bel Canto
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A Study Guide for Ann Patchett's Bel Canto

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A Study Guide for Ann Patchett's "Bel Canto," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
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Release dateJul 27, 2015
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A Study Guide for Ann Patchett's Bel Canto

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    Bel Canto

    Ann Patchett

    2001

    INTRODUCTION

    Ann Patchett's fourth novel, Bel Canto, portrays the relationships that develop over a four-and-a-half month hostage situation. Notably, the novel is based on a similar hostage situation that occurred in Lima, Peru, from 1996 to 1997. The novel takes this real-life occurrence and transforms it into an examination of humanity—of how love, friendship, and hope can flourish in even the most unlikely of circumstances. The novel's themes additionally explore issues of class and privilege. Although several of the young terrorists are as kind, talented, and gifted as their captives, their disparate station in life has led them to widely diverse destinies. The power of art is also

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