... that Ellen is being pushed out obliterated from their memories. This brings me to one of the most important themes in the novel v/s sacrifice. I think this theme helps to develop the main message of the plot. There are many people and ideas sacrificed in the novel, the most obvious of which is the relationship of Archer and Ellen: "I cant love you unless I give you up" Ellen knows that ... she gives up Archer we can see great strength in her character; I also feel that it was very noble to forsake her own happiness for the sake of May. We also see great change in Ellen as the plot devel...

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