The Country Husband
What is the theme in The Country Husband by John Cheever?
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One major theme in the novel is that of appearances, specifically, the way in which the novel's majority of characters find it necessary to appear happy and engaged, all while inwardly experiencing feeling of unhappiness and discomfort.
The Country Husband