Sue Miller's novel Monogamy is a third person narrative that tells the complex story of Annie and Graham's longtime marriage. When Graham suddenly dies, Annie must learn how to live her life without him. When she learns her husband was cheating on her throughout their marriage, Annie's sorrow turns to anger. She must learn to rely on her friends and family for meaning and renewal. The novel explores themes of grief, entrapment, and love.
Since the publication of her first novel, The Good Mother (1986), Sue Miller has been highly acclaimed for her authentic depictions of conflicts arising from changing roles and expectations in middle-...
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