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Teju Cole Reads Anne Carson

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Exploring the Protagonist's Emotional Journey

Exploring the emotional journey of the protagonist as she reflects on her own funeral and the impact of the chosen music. Analyzing themes of selfishness, self-awareness, and interconnectedness through narrative arc and specific word choice.

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