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How does Silas’s journey through the woods symbolize The Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth? Analyze at least three examples to illustrate how Silas’s attitude toward the woods shifts over time.
How do ghosts illustrate The Impact of Love and Loss? Using at least three or four different ghosts as examples, consider the nature of the “unfinished business” that many such characters feel they must attend to before moving on.
Analyze Mittenwool’s connection to Silas. How does the ghostly boy act as a caretaker for Silas, and how does Silas ultimately transcend and change the nature of this relationship? Use examples from the text to support your answer.
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