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1. Describe the narrative style in Girl, Woman, Other. From what narrative perspective is the story related?

The narrative in this novel comes from the limited perspective of a third person narrator with focus on each of the 12 main characters. The perspective transitions from following Amma to following her daughter and then friend, with each section denoted by the character's name. The story is related in the past tense with some present-tense narration throughout.

2. Describe Amma's career trajectory. Where is she in her career as the novel opens?

Amma has developed from an independent, avant-garde theatre director and playwright to the director and playwright of a major mainstream production at the esteemed National Theatre in London. In terms of what this means for Amma, it means that she is thrust into the spotlight and that this opening night will determine her future within mainstream theatre.

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