Analyze the development of Lila’s character in The Story of a New Name. What techniques does Ferrante use to build and diminish the reader’s sympathy for Lila?

What do you consider to be the significance of names and naming in The Story of a New Name?&nbsp;

Discuss Ferrante’s portrayal of sexual awakening. What is the significance behind the differences in Lila and Elena’s experiences?

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