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    The document discusses a quote from Thomas Mann's book Dr. Faustus that is used to open Francisco Jimenez's book Breaking Through. The quote states that the one problem in the world is how to break through barriers, get into the open, and transform or change oneself, like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. This quote is used to introduce Jimenez's book because it seems to relate to the story's theme of transformation or change.

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    By Francisco Jiminez

    BREAKING THROUGH

    THOMAS MANN, DR. FAUSTUS

    The following quote from author Thomas Mann is used to open the book:
    There is at bottom only one problem in the world How does one break through? How does one get into the open? How does one burst the cocoon and become a butterfly?

    QUICK WRITE
    Think about the title of the book. Think about the words in the quote. Why do you think this quote might have to do with the story?

    There is at bottom only one problem in the world How does one break through? How does one get into the open? How does one burst the cocoon and become a butterfly?

    DISCUSSION
    According to Mann, what is the one problem in the world? What do you think he means by, How does one burst the cocoon and become a butterfly? What is he referring to when he talks about breaking through and getting into the open? How do YOU think a person is supposed to do this?

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