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The Widow
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How does Grisham transform the portrayal of Simon from compromised schemer to sympathetic victim? What narrative techniques help this process?
Consider the use of ambiguity in The Widow. How do elements like the validity of Netty Barnett’s fabricated fortune, Matilda Clark’s allegiance, or Harry Korsak’s intentions toward his sons reflect the conventions of the novel’s genre? How do they play into its themes?
Examine the novel’s many documents, from the wills drafted by Wally Thackerman and Simon, to Netty’s secret notebook, to the divorce settlement Paula questions, to Oscar Kofie’s employment records. What is the novel saying about the ability of legal and personal documentation to capture the truth?
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