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The Story of an African Farm

Olive Schreiner

The Story of an African Farm

Olive Schreiner

  • 51-page comprehensive Study Guide
  • Chapter-by-chapter summaries and multiple sections of expert analysis
  • Featured in our MarriageEducationAfrican American Literature collections
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  • Summary
  • Background
    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses
  • Part 1, Chapters 1-6
  • Part 1, Chapters 7-13
  • Part 2, Chapters 1-7
  • Part 2, Chapters 8-14
  • Character Analysis
  • Themes
  • Symbols & Motifs
  • Important Quotes
  • Essay Topics
    • Summary - Background - Chapter Summaries & Analyses - Character Analysis - Themes - Symbols & Motifs - Important Quotes - Essay Topics

    The Story of an African Farm Essay Topics

    1.

    Compare and contrast Em and Lyndall. What do their differences as children reveal about their fortunes as adults? Why does Em admire Lyndall? Why does Lyndall admire Em?

    2.

    Research the history of Dutch and English colonialism in South Africa. With this in mind, discuss the relationship between the novel’s Boer and English characters.

    3.

    What role does Tant’ Sannie play in the children’s lives? How does she influence Lyndall and Em? How do her actions impact Waldo?

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