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This solution offers an examination of character, character foil, and context within the short story. It also articulates how Beattie's Minimalist style permeates the story.

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Beattie's style falls under the Minimalist genre. For example, she avoids overt emotional outbursts or fits of imagination; she opts instead for surface details about everyday life. You might want to include this ...

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