Celestial Bodies
What does marriage symbolize in the novel, Celestial Bodies?
Celestial Bodies
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Celestial Bodies
In the novel, marriage symbolizes the frequently destructive nature of culturally propagated institutions. The narrative repeatedly demonstrates how marriage can be used as a tool of oppression against women, as they are forced into marriages against their will. As a result, none of these marriages are healthy or fulfilling, and thus the institution is destructive and dysfunctional.
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