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The Three-Body Problem

Liu Cixin, Transl. Ken Liu
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68 pages • 2 hours read

Liu Cixin, Transl. Ken Liu

The Three-Body Problem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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  • Summary

  • Background

    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses

  • Part 1, Chapters 1-3

  • Part 2, Chapters 4-11

  • Part 2, Chapters 12-20

  • Part 3, Chapters 21-27

  • Part 3, Chapters 28-35

  • Character Analysis

  • Themes

  • Symbols & Motifs

  • Important Quotes

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  • Discussion Questions

    • Essay Topics

    1.

    How does The Three-Body Problem portray the chaos of the Cultural Revolution? How does it portray the aftermath? Cite the text in your response.

    2.

    In what ways might Ye’s traumatic experiences provide the motivation for her actions? Does this justify her actions in any way? Why or why not?

    3.

    Describe the contrast between Ye and Wang in their roles as protagonists, citing the text in your response.

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