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Why do you think Hsu places Ken’s death in the middle of the memoir? Explain.
The memoir focuses not only on Hsu’s friendship with Ken while he was living but also on his process of grieving his friend’s death, another important part of his coming of age and evolution as a person. The shape Hsu’s grief takes helps readers understand the deep sorrow he felt from his friend’s sudden absence. Had Hsu placed Ken’s death earlier in the book, it might not have allowed enough time to develop the bond they had. Had he placed it later in the book, he might not have been able to adequately describe his grief and how difficult it was for him to move through it. As Hsu’s life...
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