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Greg Jackson Reads Jennifer Egan

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Exploring Character Development and Themes

An in-depth analysis of character creation and growth is explored, focusing on the enigmatic character Dean and the complexities of incorporating flash forwards in the narrative. Themes of maturity, growth, and childhood are highlighted through the characters' experiences on a safari trip in Africa.

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