The Goddess of Warsaw is narrated exclusively through Bina’s eyes. What effect does this choice of narrator have on the story? What would it have added to or detracted from the story to see Bina presented through the eyes of the other characters as well?
Betrayal is a recurring occurrence in the book, with Bina betraying and being betrayed by those around her multiple times across the story. How does the novel examine the nature of loyalty and betrayal throughout the narrative?
The book highlights two important historical movements during the Holocaust: the Oyneg Shabbos Archives and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. How does the author blend elements of fact and fiction in portraying these episodes? What are the advantages and disadvantages of fictional portrayals of such events?
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