Call Me By Your Name

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1

Part 2, Pages 66-117

Part 2, Pages 117-163

Part 3

Part 4

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

What is the significance of the title of the novel? Why does Aciman choose to feature an intimacy from Elio’s relationship with Oliver as the novel’s title?

What is the significance of Elio’s status as an Italian and an American? How do linguistic and cultural differences come between Elio and Oliver?

How does the older Elio characterize himself as a teenager? What does this reveal about youth?