Lady Oracle
What is the theme in Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood?
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The main theme throughout the book is that of reinvention. Joan Foster is constantly trying to start over and recreate herself. There is no doubt that her terrible mother has left her scarred and unsure of whom she really is, or who she really wants to be. Joan’s persona changes with the context.