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The Maids

Jean Genet

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Table of Contents

Analysis of Major Characters

Themes, Motifs, and Symbols

Summary & Analysis

Part One: From beginning until alarm clock rings

Part Two: From after the alarm clock rings until the telephone rings

Part Three: From Monsieur's telephone call until the doorbell rings

Part Four: From after the doorbell rings until Madame leaves

Part Five: From after Madame leaves until the maids go to the kitchen

Part Six: From after the maids leave into the kitchen until the end

Important Quotations Explained

Study Questions and Essay Topics

Suggestions for Further Reading

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