Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Ambition vs. Morality
Femininity, Sexuality, and Power
Truth and Identity
Family
Summary
Analysis
Just before shooting starts on Three A.M., Harry turns 45. Evelyn, Celia, and John plan a picnic in the park. When Harry arrives, he says it’s the perfect celebration. They all put on wigs and sunglasses John bought for them to conceal themselves from strangers. Harry asks what Evelyn did to help with the picnic plan. She starts to make up an excuse before saying she didn’t do anything, and the four all laugh together. It's one of the final moments of happiness between them before Evelyn does something to ruin it.
Though their constant efforts to conceal their true selves from the public are often tiring, here, the two couples have fun with disguising themselves—a sign that though their relationships can be fraught and stressful, there are still lighthearted moments. Still, Evelyn’s happiness is never guaranteed or permanent.
Themes
