One Plus One: A Novel

How does the novel’s polyphonic narrative complicate the reader’s moral judgment of its characters and develop the novel’s theme of The Impact of Socioeconomic Background on Opportunity?

The novel juxtaposes Jess’s theft with Ed’s insider trading. Analyze how narrative techniques such as internal monologue, flashbacks, plot, and characterization argue for moral relativism. Does the novel ultimately suggest that morality itself is a privilege of wealth?

Nicky’s blog evolves from a private outlet to a public platform that catalyzes significant plot developments. Analyze the function of his blog posts as an embedded narrative within the novel. How does this device allow Moyes to articulate the theme of The Resilience of the Non-Traditional Family in a voice that is distinct from the adult protagonists?