A Virtuous Woman
What metaphors are used in A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons?
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Ruby smokes, a habit that Jack tries to get her to stop many times over the course of their marriage. It can be seen as a metaphor for discord in their relationship. Jack believes it is the cigarettes that kill Ruby. The last time Jack sees Ruby alive, she asks for a cigarette.