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Father and daughter discuss the overarching themes of "The Kite Runner", and how we were able to connect to the characters on a cultural level.

We talked about the structure of the story, the levels of the story, and the nature of the relationship between the narrator and her husband.

In this recording, a son and his mother discuss the familial lessons conveyed in Marquéz’s 100 Years’ of Solitude. Examining the parallels and differences between the Buendía and our families to distinguish between Marquéz’s depiction of family for literary purposes...

In this interview, father and son discuss the clear evidence of certain aspects of human nature found in Beowulf, and their connection to the stories symbols.

In this recording, my mom and I discuss the plot, symbolism, and main ideas of “Waiting for Godot”

Brother and sister discuss key life moments and how they reflected the message of The Goldfinch

In this interview, Phillip Borhani and fellow classmate Carter Smith discuss the topics of addressing stereotypes and social norms as well as the idea of morality versus justice in the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the characters and important symbols in the novel “The Sun Also Rises.”

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss standout characters and themes in this thought-provoking novel.

In this recording, father and son discuss the plot, themes, and lessons Ken Kesey portrays through his novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

In this interview, Navdeep Natt and famuily friend Jennifer Scherbauer discuss the immense changes in Edmond Dantes, including his character and intelligence. They then discuss how Alexandre Dumas, his father, and Romantic ideals post French Revolution ultimately shaped the book...

In this interview, a father and daughter discuss the importance of relationships and the themes and lessons the book holds.

During this interview we talked about our opinions and differing views of the book “City of Girls.”

My sister and I talk about how the themes of Handmaid’s Tale relate to society today and the different messages Atwood was trying to send via her story.

In this recording, Patrick and Thomas discuss the thoughts of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and its significance in today’s society

A discussion of The Fountainhead, Rand’s idea of Objectivism, and how its characters connect to individuals in society.

A student and her former history teacher discuss the argument Life of Pi presents on religion and the power of the human spirit.

In this recording, two friends discuss the life-changing effects of war and abuse, as well as the the values within Afghan culture learned from Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kite Runner.

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the treatment of the mentally challenged and Charlie’s evolution throughout the book.

In this recording, sisters discuss the themes of Picoult’s novel, Small Great Things, and its relevance in contemporary society.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

In this interview, my aunt and I sat down and talked over a book we both read. We talk about a book called Their Eyes were Watching God.

Nasar Qureshi and Yaser Aslam discuss “The Kite Runner” and its takeaway messages, including specific discussions regarding symbols, events, characters, and central ideas of the story.

In this recording, high schooler Ethan Harrast interviews his college student sister to clear up some questions about the plot of Handmaid’s Tale and how the dystopian novel relates to today and tomorrow’s world.

In this recording, AP Lit student Bilal Yousuf interviews his father about the book "The Kite Runner", exploring its themes, plot, and overall quality.