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Christina Baker Kline

The Exiles

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Halfway through the novel, Evangeline suddenly drowns. The timing of her death so early in the book is a surprising twist, but how is her death necessary?

2.

The Victorian period in England—and, by default, the British colonies across the vast British empire—is well-known for its mistreatment of women, specifically regarding a lack of rights and ownership. How do the narratives of Evangeline, Hazel, and Ruby (25 years later) show the changing dynamic of women in society over the course of only three decades?

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What do Mathinna, Evangeline, and Hazel have in common? Consider their statuses in their communities and their power, or lack thereof, to make their own choices.

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