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How do the parallel symbols of the pocket watch, representing patriarchal legacy, and the wedding rings, representing a forced marital contract, evolve to chart Aida and Callum’s relationship’s transformation from a political transaction to a chosen partnership?
Examine Callum’s jealousy not simply as a character trait but as a crucial narrative device. How does the novel utilize his violent, possessive reactions, particularly toward Oliver, to expose his emotional vulnerability and catalyze the transition from a strategic arrangement to a genuine personal bond?
How does the dual first-person perspective allow Lark to explore Vulnerability as the Foundation of Trust? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.



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