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Notes and Commentaries

Volume 03, Number 2 (1978)

Rachel's Benign Growth

  • Laurel Boone
Submitted
May 22, 2008
Published
1978-06-06

Abstract

In Margaret Laurence's A Jest of God, Rachel's benign tumour is an important psychological and physical element. Rachel's emotional and spiritual growth stems from the challenges the tumour poses, and ultimately, Rachel embraces a life-affirming attitude.