Gossamer

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-7

Chapters 8-14

Chapters 15-21

Chapters 22-28

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

What elements of the magical realism genre does Lowry incorporate into the novel? The author chose to keep the magical elements a secret from the human characters. How does this impact the story’s structure and suspense?

What is the significance of the fact that many dream-givers are named after their age or size?

Which characters in the novel need healing and why? How does the power of dreams and memories aid their healing process?