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The fictional town in which Cereus Blooms at Night takes place is called Paradise. How does this name reflect the nature of the novel’s setting? In what ways does the town feature elements of “paradise”? How does it call the notion of paradise into question? Use textual examples to support your reading.
The sexual and gender identities of many key characters in Cereus Blooms at Night are depicted as complex, multilayered, and fluid. Explain how these expressions of gender and sexuality can be used to critique the structures of Lantanacamaran society. You may consider issues like traditional gender roles, sexual orientation, and family and kinship in your analysis.
How does Cereus Blooms at Night depict the effects of colonialism and imperialism on the inhabitants of Paradise? Use textual examples to support your analysis.
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