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When We Were Orphans Study Guide

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by Kazuo Ishiguro
About 44 pages (13,236 words)
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What words would you use to describe Christopher?

Explain the dynamic between Christopher and Sarah.

Throughout the book, minor characters appear that make stray comments about the image they have of Christopher as a youth. Why do these comments upset Christopher?

Why is it that Christopher is unable to solve the mystery of his parents, despite his evident ability to solve other more difficult ones?

Jennifer's suicide attempt is insinuated towards the end of the book. Christopher's description of her as a girl does not prepare us for this. Do you.....

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