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Looking for Jane takes place across a few different time periods. How do the societal expectations for women vary across these time periods? How do the main characters comply with or contend with those expectations?
What role do secrets play in the novel? What overall point does Marshall make about the impact of secrets on relationships? Cite examples.
Looking for Jane follows the progression of abortion rights in Canada over several decades. Research Roe v. Wade and discuss how the legal movement in Canada compares to abortion laws in the US. Would it significantly impact the plot of the novel if it were set in the US rather than in Canada?