Into the Beautiful North

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-6

Chapters 7-9

Chapters 10-12

Chapters 13-15

Chapters 16-18

Chapters 19-21

Chapters 22-24

Chapters 25-27

Chapters 28-30

Chapters 31-33

Chapters 34-Epilogue

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Themes

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Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Note the many instances of misunderstanding that Mexicans have of Americans and Americans have of Mexicans. How does this shared ignorance help to develop the thematic message of the story?

Provide a thorough character analysis of Nayeli. Why is she the best person to lead the mission?

How would the author’s presentation of feminism and Mexico machismo be different if Tacho was not gay?