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How does Doyle view heroism in his novel? Whom do you consider the novel’s heroes to be? How has the view of the Republicans as “heroes” evolved over time?
How does the city of Dublin feature as both a setting and an important motif in Doyle’s novel?
What is the relationship between surviving and thriving? How does Henry find a way to do both along his journey?
By Roddy Doyle