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50 pages 1 hour read

Jenny Erpenbeck

Go, Went, Gone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

1.

Why does Richard become involved with the refugees? 

2.

Prior to meeting the refugees, Richard comes up with a lengthy list of questions for them. Why do you think he chooses the questions he does? 

3.

What is the significance of the sign “We become visible”? 

4.

What does the author mean by the statement that Germany is a country where the right to get into Heaven is predicated on work? 

5.

Do you believe that Osarobo robbed Richard’s house? Why or why not? 

6.

At the New Year’s Eve party, why does Richard say that he is grateful that he has no idea what’s in store for any of them? 

7.

Did the story about Christel’s abortion change your view of Richard? Discuss. 

8.

Why does Richard bring the men to sleep at his house near the end of the novel? 

9.

Do you believe the author is optimistic about the refugee crisis in Germany? Discuss your reasons. 

10.

What is the significance of the book’s title? 

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