The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Although Hwang’s novella characterizes death as tragic, how does the story also characterize death as necessary and even as joyful?

Sprout longs to have a greater purpose in life, like the sprouts on the acacia tree. Using textual evidence, examine whether she fulfills this desire.

Explore how Sprout is an inspiring symbol of self-determination and nonconformity, using textual evidence to support an argument.