The Leavers

by

Lisa Ko

The Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose that Kay and Peter force Daniel to write for admission to Carlough College represents the rigid expectations they place upon him. Although Daniel doesn’t want to pursue his academic career any…

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Walls

Polly’s fear of walls signifies her desire to be unrestricted and free. After she’s taken from her family by U.S. immigration authorities, she’s placed in a prison-like camp for fourteen months, a period during…

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