The Night Face Up

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What is the main setting of 'The Night Face Up'?

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The story alternates between a modern hospital setting and the Aztec world.

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What is the significance of the motorcycle crash in the story?

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The motorcycle crash serves as a catalyst for the protagonist's experiences in the dream and reveals the blurred lines between reality and dreams.

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How does the author use sensory details in the dream sequence?

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The author focuses on the sense of smell, which is unusual for the protagonist, enhancing the vividness of the dream.

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What is the protagonist's fate in the Aztec world?

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He is captured by Aztecs and is destined to be sacrificed.

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What realization does the protagonist come to at the end of the story?

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He realizes that the hospital visit was a dream, while the Aztec ritual was the reality.

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How does the theme of duality manifest in 'The Night Face Up'?

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The theme of duality is shown through the contrasting realities of the protagonist's life in the hospital and his experiences in the Aztec world.

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What role does the concept of sacrifice play in the story?

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Sacrifice is a central theme, highlighting the cultural practices of the Aztecs and the protagonist's ultimate fate.

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What literary devices does the author use to convey the story's themes?

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The author uses symbolism, imagery, and foreshadowing to enhance the narrative and its themes.

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How does the protagonist's perception of reality change throughout the story?

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His perception shifts as he grapples with the realization that his 'dream' is not what it seems.

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What does the protagonist's experience in the hospital symbolize?

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It symbolizes a false sense of safety and the illusion of control over one's fate.