Small Deaths Social Sensitivity

This Study Guide consists of approximately 10 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Small Deaths.

Small Deaths Social Sensitivity

This Study Guide consists of approximately 10 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Small Deaths.
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Although de Lint often focuses on controversial social issues, in "Small Deaths," he does not. Hilary's lesbianism is touched on, but it primarily adds complexity to her relationship with heterosexual Zoe, and it gives her a somewhat different perspective on men than Zoe has; otherwise, it is not a topic that is developed. Instead, "Small Deaths" is about self-discovery, about Zoe Brill learning about her capacity to heal.

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