The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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Themes
All Themes Literature and Connection Family, Parenting, and Legitimacy War, Hunger, and Humanity Women, Marriage, and Work
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All Characters Juliet Ashton Dawsey Adams Elizabeth McKenna Sidney Stark John Booker Isola Pribby Remy Giraud Mrs. Amelia Maugery Markham V. Reynolds Kit McKenna Sophie Strachan Miss Adelaide Addison Susan Scott Eben Ramsey Clovis Fossey Will Thisbee Captain Christian Hellman Lieutenant Rob Dartry Eli Reverend Simon Simpless Billee Bee Jones Dr. Roderick Ashton Sir Ambrose Ivers Gilly Gilbert Henry Toussant Lady Bella Taunton Granny Pheen Thompson Stubbins Mrs. Clara Saussey Charlie Stephens Sally Ann Frobisher Peter Sawyer Sam Withers The Benoit Sisters Miss Tilley Piers Langley Mr. Dilwyn Lud Jaruzki
Symbols
All Symbols Bunkers Trees The Sea Izzy Bickerstaff
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: Part 1: 10-11 May, 1946 Summary & Analysis

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Family, Parenting, and Legitimacy
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War, Hunger, and Humanity
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Women, Marriage, and Work
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Sidney sends a cable giving Juliet his blessing to go to Guernsey, but asks if Mark will let her go. Juliet responds that Mark doesn't get a say.
Juliet's sass speaks to both her confidence and trust in Sidney, as well as her desire to be independent.
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