Another element that is very dominant in this novel is that of a motif
or a recurring thematic element used in the development of a literary
or artistic work. There are three motifs in this novel.
1. Whenever Dad feels that his children lose faith in him, he
asks them, Have I ever let you down?
2. Right after he tells Jeannette that he is dying, he asks,
Have I ever let you down and then grins, because he knows and she knows
what the answer is.
Some examples include:
1. After Jeannette and Brian have blown up.........
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