Genre
Historical fiction
Setting and Context
The book is set in the United States of America in the 20th century.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Thoughtful
Protagonist and Antagonist
The central character is Jacqueline, while the antagonist is Jack.
Major Conflict
There is a conflict between Jacqueline and Jack. Jacqueline looks forward to a happy relationship, but Jack is marrying only for convenience.
Climax
The climax comes when Jack marries Jacqueline in a colorful wedding.
Foreshadowing
When Jack asks Lem to date Jacqueline on his behalf, it foreshadows the lack of his commitment when he finally marries Jacqueline.
Understatement
Jack’s remark that he is not a beast is an understatement because he later proves to be worse.
Allusions
The story alludes to American political and historical events.
Imagery
The description of Jack's political schedule paints a picture of a busy man who does not even have time to date the woman he intends to marry.
Paradox
The primary paradox is that Jacqueline doubts Jack's commitment to the marriage, but she gets married anyway. However, she is disappointed when she later learns that Jack does not love her.
Parallelism
n/a
Metonymy and Synecdoche
The secret service is a metonymy for the presidential security team in the USA.
Personification
n/a
