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The Transit of Venus
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Discuss Hazzard’s portrayal of the Bell sisters. To what extent does the narrative position Grace and Caro as opposites?
What role does Australia play in Hazzard’s novel? To what extent does Australia remain significant even as the sisters have begun their European lives?
What is the significance of clothing in Hazzard’s novel and how does it enrich characterization?
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