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Who is the king of Karhide in 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?
Who is the protagonist of 'The Left Hand of Darkness'?
Who represents the nationalist and warmongering faction of Karhide's politics?
When was 'The Left Hand of Darkness' published?
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Who provides Genly with valuable insights about Gethen and the nature of truth and belief?
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What is the unique characteristic of the inhabitants of Gethen?
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Study Notes
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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"The Left Hand of Darkness" Quiz: Test your knowledge of Ursula K. Le Guin's groundbreaking sci-fi novel set on the icy planet of Gethen, where inhabitants have no fixed gender identity. Explore themes of androgyny, identity, and societal norms in this thought-provoking quiz.
