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• Repetition Versus Traditional Plot

  In the following essay, Kelly examines why Lewis’s use of repetition instead of traditional plot development has led some critics to label his novel an achievement in sociology but not fiction.

• Chapter 6: Main Street

  In the following essay, Light examines the quixotic overtones in Lewis’s Main Street.

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1. Main Street: Introduction
2. Main Street: Summary
   1. Part 1 Summary
   2. Part 2 Summary
   3. Part 3 Summary
3. Main Street: Sinclair Lewis Biography
4. Main Street: Themes
5. Main Street: Style
6. Main Street: Historical Context
7. Main Street: Critical Overview
8. Main Street: Character Analysis
   1. Carol Kennicott
   2. Doctor Will Kennincott
   3. Other Characters
9. Main Street: Essays and Criticism
   1. Repetition Versus Traditional Plot
   2. Chapter 6: Main Street
10. Main Street: Compare and Contrast
11. Main Street: Topics for Further Study
12. Main Street: Media Adaptations
13. Main Street: What Do I Read Next?
14. Main Street: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Main Street: Pictures
16. Copyright

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