The Left Hand of Darkness

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Who is the king of Karhide in 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?

  • Tibe
  • Argaven XV (correct)
  • Faxe the Weaver
  • Estraven

Who is the protagonist of 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?

  • Genly Ai (correct)
  • Therem Harth rem ir Estraven
  • Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Estraven

Who represents the nationalist and warmongering faction of Karhide's politics?

  • Tibe (correct)
  • Argaven XV
  • Estraven
  • Faxe the Weaver

When was 'The Left Hand of Darkness' published?

<p>1969 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who provides Genly with valuable insights about Gethen and the nature of truth and belief?

<p>Faxe the Weaver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique characteristic of the inhabitants of Gethen?

<p>They are androgynous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Left Hand of Darkness

  • The King of Karhide is Argaven XV.
  • The protagonist of the novel is Genly Ai, an envoy from the Ekumen.
  • The nationalist and warmongering faction of Karhide's politics is represented by Lord Tibe.
  • The Left Hand of Darkness was published in 1969.
  • The character of Faxe the Weaver provides Genly with valuable insights about Gethen and the nature of truth and belief.

Inhabitants of Gethen

  • The unique characteristic of the inhabitants of Gethen is that they are ambisexual, meaning they can change their sex and gender roles throughout their lives.

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