Answer the following question individually.

By the end of the novel, Jess has changed in important ways and has learned a great deal about himself and others. Write a few paragraphs tracing Jess’s growth and development over the course of the novel. As you write, consider these questions: What lessons does Jess learn? From whom? What strengths does he discover in himself and in others? What new beliefs and values does he develop? Which experiences are especially valuable to him?

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