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What is the significance of the unusual names of Claire’s employees and husband?
Claire's forcible re-naming of her employees demonstrates her power over them, to control and determine their identities. Rhyming names diminish the characters' individuality: it's deliberately confusing, might as well be interchangeable. it demonstrates conscious and intentional disregard for their individuality - Boby, Koby, Loby, etc. exist as accessories to Claire. Students should consider what grants Claire this power over others.
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How do the townspeople interact with Claire, or with the idea of Claire?
The townspeople are desperate to benefit from her wealth, and so...
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