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Maud Martha

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1953

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The opening chapter is titled as a description of Maud, but it becomes a description of Helen in comparison. How does this symbolize the relationship between the two sisters?

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How are Maud and Paul good matches for one another? How are points of tension in their marriage foreshadowed in the novel?

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What does Paul promise Maud in the early days of their relationship? Which promises does Paul keep, and which does he fail to deliver?

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