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Husbands & Lovers
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Most of the chapters focus on Mallory’s and Hannah’s thoughts. However, Chapter 21 focuses on Lucien, and Chapter 24 revolves around Monk. Why does Williams shift the narrative’s focus, especially so late in the text? What do the “Lucien” and “Monk” chapters contribute that the other chapters do not?
What does fire symbolize in the novel? Consider fire’s destructive and constructive properties.
There are many allusions to other texts, events, and people throughout the narrative. Identify three allusions that add significantly to the meaning of this text. What are their roles?
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