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The Lover

by Marguerite Duras

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  • Summary
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    • First Section: Pages 3-45 Summary
    • Second Section: Pages 46–88 Summary
    • Third Section: Pages 89–117 Summary
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The Lover Questions and Answers

How are family abuse and trauma revealed in Marguerite Duras' semi-autobiographical novel The Lover?


What are the dynamics of power as they exist along the lines of class, gender, age, and race in Marguerite Duras's The Lover


How does love play a significant part in Marguerite Duras's The Lover?


Is the detachment in Duras' The Lover an aspect of anxiety, post-traumatic effect or simple narrative decision? Having read all the material posted herein, all seem plausible. But in the end, it changes the filter to view her writing, especially here.Any insight or even opinion would be appreciated.


Analyze the title of the book The Lover, in particular the use of the definite article β€œThe.”


What are the techniques utilized by Duras in ''The Lover'' to channel the opinions, feelings, and sensations of the audience? How does she instill expectations in the reader?


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