How did Jean Rhys choose to portray the protagonist's inner isolation?
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How did Jean Rhys choose to portray the protagonist's inner isolation?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that intentional?
What do you think led Rhys to set the story primarily in Paris, and how does the city reflect the protagonist's state?