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Jennifer Egan Reads Margaret Atwood

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Motherhood, Identity, and Transformation

This chapter explores the complex emotions surrounding motherhood, abortion, and societal expectations through the lens of various characters. It highlights a character named Kat grappling with her identity in a youth-centric fashion world while reflecting on themes of aging and stability. The discussion weaves through nostalgia, emotional turmoil, and the transformative journeys of these characters as they navigate personal growth and deeper connections.

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