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Content Warning: This Essay Topics section contains references to rape, sexual assault, and pregnancy loss.
Make an argument for or against the possibility of Claire’s story being truthful or the ravings of mental illness about her experiences with time travel. Discuss Claire’s reasons for waiting too long to tell the truth, the proof she claims to have, and how this secret could either help her relationship with her daughter, or ruin everything she has built in her modern life.
Why does Claire constantly check to see if Frank’s wedding ring continues to exist in the 1740s? Why is Frank’s ring important to Claire? How does Jamie feel about Claire’s concern when it comes to Frank and his wedding ring?
Discuss why Jack is such a big part of Jamie’s thoughts and emotions, and how his interactions with Jack influence his thoughts and behaviors in this novel. How does Jamie’s actions around Jack change as the novel progresses? What might be the cause of this change in behavior?
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