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EXTENDED SUMMARY

 

THE HOUSE GIRL

BASED ON THE BOOK BY TARA CONKLIN

 

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CONTENT

1852 - The Seeds of Rebellion

2004 - The Relentless Pursuit

The Commission

A Tumultuous Household

The Weight of the Past

Departures

Uncovering the Truth

The Search Intensifies

Connections and Departures

General Analysis

 

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The House Girl by Tara Conklin tells the story of Lina, a modern-day lawyer, who uncovers the story of Josephine, an enslaved artist from the 1800s. Lina's journey to find a lead plaintiff for a reparations case takes her down a path of historical discovery and self-reflection. The narrative follows Lina as she researches Josephine's life, and how the two stories become intertwined with the search for Lina's mother. The novel explores themes of historical injustice, the search for identity, and the power of art and storytelling, as well as family and legacy.

Jenna Smith

Extended Summary - The House Girl: Based On The Book By Tara Conklin

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