 Kristina McMorris

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The Girls of Good Fortune Summary and Study Guide

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Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1: “1888: July” - Part 2: “1885: June”

Prologue-Part 2

The Girls of Good Fortune Prologue-Part 2 Summary & Analysis

Content Warning: This section of the guide contains depictions of racism, imprisonment, and substance use.

Part 3: “1888: July” - Part 5: “1888: July”

Parts 3-5

The Girls of Good Fortune Parts 3-5 Summary & Analysis

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Part 6: “1886: July” - Part 9: “1888: July”

Parts 6-9

The Girls of Good Fortune Parts 6-9 Summary & Analysis

Content Warning: This section of the guide contains depictions of substance use, physical abuse, graphic violence, and death.

Part 10: “1888: June”

Part 10, Chapters 34-48

The Girls of Good Fortune Part 10, Chapters 34-48 Summary & Analysis

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Part 10: “1888: June” - Part 11: “1995: August”

Part 10, Chapter 49-Part 11

The Girls of Good Fortune Part 10, Chapter 49-Part 11 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

The Girls of Good Fortune Character Analysis

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The Girls of Good Fortune Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

The Girls of Good Fortune Symbols & Motifs

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Book Club Questions

The Girls of Good Fortune Book Club Questions