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• Perspective in Narration and Characterization

  In the following essay, Dougherty explores how Guest uses perspective—both in terms of the narration and characterization—to address several themes in her novel.

• Threshold Literature: A Discussion of Ordinary People

  In the following excerpt, Neuhaus gives an overview of the censorship challenges presented against Ordinary People, and offers responses to the objections commonly raised.

• Crying for Attention

  In the following excerpt, Wood reviews Guest's Ordinary People.

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1. Ordinary People: Introduction
2. Ordinary People: Summary
3. Ordinary People: Judith Guest Biography
4. Ordinary People: Themes
5. Ordinary People: Style
6. Ordinary People: Historical Context
7. Ordinary People: Critical Overview
8. Ordinary People: Character Analysis
   1. Beth Jarrett
   2. Calvin Jarrett
   3. Conrad Jarrett
   4. Other Characters
9. Ordinary People: Essays and Criticism
   1. Perspective in Narration and Characterization
   2. Threshold Literature: A Discussion of Ordinary People
   3. Crying for Attention
10. Ordinary People: Topics for Further Study
11. Ordinary People: Media Adaptations
12. Ordinary People: What Do I Read Next?
13. Ordinary People: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. Ordinary People: Pictures
15. Copyright

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