Parable of The Sower Review

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What does Keith do when he leaves the community?

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He lives by reading for thieves but also stealing.

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True or False: Lauren, our main character, practices nonviolence.

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False.

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The problems facing Lauren and her community do NOT include:

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People of African-American heritage are segregated and not allowed to vote.

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The main character of Parable of The Sower has a condition called

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Hyper-empathy.

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Amy is...

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A neighbor girl Lauren takes care of.

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What is the main theme of Parable of The Sower?

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The struggle for survival and the search for community in a dystopian world.

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Define Earthseed in the context of the novel.

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A belief system created by Lauren Olamina that emphasizes change and adaptation.

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What is hyper-empathy?

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A condition where a person feels the emotions and pain of others intensely.

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Who is Lauren Olamina?

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The protagonist of Parable of The Sower, a young woman with hyper-empathy.

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What societal issues are depicted in Parable of The Sower?

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Corruption, violence, poverty, and environmental degradation.