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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, Paperback / softback Book

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot Paperback / softback

Part of the SparkNotes Literature Guide Series series

Paperback / softback

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Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: Complete Plot Summary and AnalysisKey Facts About the WorkAnalysis of Major CharactersThemes, Motifs, and SymbolsExplanation of Important QuotationsAuthor’s Historical ContextSuggested Essay Topics25-Question Review QuizThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: humanity; immortality and legacy; scientific racism; racialized poverty; hela cells; red nail polish.

It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Deborah Lacks; Henrietta Lacks; Rebecca Skloot; George Gey.

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