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My Name is Lucy Barton
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My Name is Lucy Barton contains a novel within a novel. Discuss the impact of this structure. How does this choice relate to the greater themes of the novel?
New York City plays a prominent role in the novel. Analyze the significance of this choice in setting and how it enhances the novel’s greater meaning.
New York City plays a prominent role in the novel. Analyze the significance of this choice in setting and how it enhances the novel’s greater meaning.
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