Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. Investigate the conditions faced by Jews in Italy during World War II. Contrast their experiences with those of Jewish communities in other European regions at that time.
2. Investigate the term ghetto and outline its historical usage.
3. A significant portion of the novel unfolds in Ukraine. What was the strategic importance of this region during World War II?
4. Identify who the "partisans" were during World War II. Were they exclusively found in Italy?
5. Explore the historical role of the gondolier in Venice, from its origins to the current day.
6. Analyze the symbolic meaning of the stones referenced throughout the novel.
7. Reflect on the novel's structure. What contributes to its success?
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