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1. From what narrative perspective is Go Set a Watchman related?

The book is written in third person. The majority of the point of view is limited to the perspective of Jean Louise, meaning the reader knows only what Jean Louise knows. There are a few cases in which the viewpoint becomes briefly omniscient, such as when the reader knows that Uncle Jack calls Atticus after his conversation with Jean Louise.

2. How would you describe Henry and Jean Louise’s past? What does the author reveal of their history through exposition in Part 1, Chapter 1?

The relationship between Jean Louise and Henry is complicated. They grew up as neighbors though Henry was emancipated from the time he was 12. He lived in a boarding house across the street from Jean Louise and her brother, Jem. He seems to expect that they are going to marry and he mentions it often.

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