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• Issues of Identity and Autonomy

  In this essay, the Metzger discusses issues of identity and autonomy.

• I Thought You Were Mine. Marsha Norman's 'night, Mother

  In this excerpt, Browder examines the relationship between the mother and daughter characters in 'night, Mother, comparing them to traditional parent/child roles.

• The Artistic Merits of 'night, Mother

  In this review, Gilman admires the artistic merits of 'night, Mother yet, in light of the play's subject matter, questions the accolades bestowed upon Norman's work.

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1. Night, Mother: Introduction
2. Night, Mother: Summary
3. Night, Mother: Marsha Norman Biography
4. Night, Mother: Characters
5. Night, Mother: Themes
6. Night, Mother: Style
7. Night, Mother: Historical Context
8. Night, Mother: Critical Overview
9. Night, Mother: Essays and Criticism
   1. Issues of Identity and Autonomy
   2. I Thought You Were Mine. Marsha Norman's 'night, Mother
   3. The Artistic Merits of 'night, Mother
10. Night, Mother: Topics for Further Study
11. Night, Mother: Media Adaptations
12. Night, Mother: What Do I Read Next?
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