59 pages 1 hour read

Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

1.

Describe the significance of the title of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. What does this title reveal about the overall narrative?

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Consider Evelyn’s first relationship with the boy who worked at the corner store. How does this shape her understanding of sexuality? How is this lesson represented in the relationships throughout her life? Does her understanding of this part of her sexuality ever change? If so, how?

3.

Evelyn must suppress her Cuban identity to flourish in Hollywood. Explain how her relationship to the Spanish language is reflected in this decision. Does this ever evolve?