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The Threshold By Cristina Peri Rossi

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“The Threshold” by Cristina Peri Rossi is a captivating short story that explores the theme of self-discovery and transformation. The story centers on the protagonist, who is struggling to reconcile her past experiences and her present reality. Through the use of various literary elements, Peri Rossi creates a vivid and powerful story that draws the reader into the protagonist's inner world. One of the most interesting elements of the story is the use of symbolism. The threshold, which is the title of the story, serves as a metaphor for the protagonist's transition from one phase of her life to another. The threshold is a physical boundary that separates two spaces, and in the story, it represents the boundary between the protagonist's past

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