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Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood is a novel about the murder of a couple Thomas Kinnear and Nancy Montgomery . Grace Marks (who was in love with Thomas), and James Mcdermott murdered the two and tried to flee to the United States but was caught at the Lewiston Hotel. Mcdermott was hanged but Grace was given time in a penitentiary to repent as she claimed she was forced to participate in the murders. During her time in the penitentiary so far Grace talks about the outside speculation of herself and how people did not really care if she killed anyone, their main concern is if she was a paramour. As the story gets deeper I feel that we will find out if Grace is innocent or not, but as of right now I feel she is guilty.

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The fiction novel called "Alias Grace" written by Margaret Atwood is the story of a young girl who works as a servant and is convicted of murder. In the book the 16 year old main character Grace and James McDermott are charged for murdering Thomas Kinnear and his housekeeper Nancy Montgomery. Grace has become unaware of what happened the day of the killings, and whether or not she is innocent or just a victim of false accusations. She is seemingly suffering from trauma and is deeply afraid of doctors. She is soon enough sent to an asylum where she is hopefully going to gain her memory back. However, there has been a split among the people of whether or not they believe she did it or not. I currently do not have a stance on if she is guilty or not as I would have to continue reading to collect my thoughts.

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In the novel 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood, in a time placed around a more dystopian place in the 1840's a woman named Grace marks works for a couple, Thomas Kinnear and Nancy Montogomery. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, both Thomas Kinnear and Nancy Montogomery end up deceased. This turns the attention to Grace Marks. Grace gets sentenced to prison or "the penitentiary".

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Margaret Atwood's novel, Alias Grace, depicts the gruesome murders of Thomas Kinnear and Nancy Montgomery and shows Grace Marks as a suspect responsible for killing her employer. Grack Marks and James McDermott were workers at Thomas Kinner's. McDermott according to the trails convinced Grace to kill their employers after growing tensions Grace had over Nancy. They both flee to the United States where they were captured by law enforcement.

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In the book "Alias Grace", by Margaret Atwood is about a murder of a couple Thomas and Nancy. In chapter 1 it talks about her describing walking around a walled like prison hallucinating about seeing peonies. After hallucinating about that she sees Nancy kneeling on the ground in front of her covered in blood. Grace and James are charged for the murder of Thomas and his housekeeper Nancy. Grace doesn't know whether or not shes innocent or a victim. She has is suffering from trauma and has been sent to an asylum where she can possibly gain back her memory. As of right now I don't know whether or not shes innocent but I feel like shes guilty.

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So far, the sessions between Dr.Jordan and Grace have continued and he’s getting close to the buried memory of the murder of Nancy and Thomas, he’s taken notes of all Grace’s flashbacks to when her and Mary were the best of friends before her sudden death. The conflict between Mcdermott and Nancy has escalated and now she’s getting ready to give him the rest of his pay and he can find work elsewhere. There’s also conflict between Nancy and Grace because Nancy is an unprovoked jealous and bitter person.

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In Alias Grace written by Margaret Atwood we continue to see Dr. Jordan Simon help Grace recover her memory by having  therapy sessions. Slowly, we are starting to see the events unravel and lead us closer to what really happened. Currently, one of the conflicts that have been going on are between Nancy and Grace. Their downfall of their friendship is because of Nancy having the idea that Grace is "two faced" and secretly envies Grace. This looks bad for Grace as it could be seen as a possible motive for Grace perhaps killing Nancy.

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As of right now this chapter is made up letters. The first letter is to Dr. Simon Jordan from Dr. Joseph Workman who is the superintendent of the asylum in Toronto. According to Dr.Workman, Simon should contact Dr. Samuel Bannerling for information about Grace Marks. Graces fifteen month stay at the asylum came to an end only a few weeks before Dr. Workman was appointed to his job, and she was sent to the Kingston penitentiary. Dr. Workman also give Simon some advice for his private asylum, which he plans to open one day. In the second letter is to Simon from his sick mother. Mrs. Jordan sighs about her sons lone of work,  ̈No one in the Family has ever concerned herself with Lunatics before. ̈ She also makes it clear that she would prefer Simon to marry Faith Cartwright. In the third letter Simon writes a letter to his friend Dr. Edward Murchie. Simon reveals that he is working on behalf of Reverend Verringer, who was referred to him by Dr. Binswanger. Simon discusses his stay at home of Major C. D. Humphrey in Kingston. He told his friend that his task won ́t be easy as he quoted,  ̈as the gentle Grace, having been hardened in the fire now for some fifteen years, will be a very hard nut to crack. ̈

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Currently in Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, the chapters first focus on Grace and her struggles in the asylum she was held at for years after the murderers of Thomas Kinnear and Nancy Montgomery. Then we see the introduction of Dr. Simon Jordan, an expert in the mental illness field. We see how he got the opportunity to speak to Grace to learn the truth of the murders that happened years prior.

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Since the last book club i've read about Dr. Jordan and Grace's meetings. He asks her series of questions that will hopefully help uncover the truth of the murders. He does this by first staring with showing her a potato and tries to make analogies with it in hopes to get an answer, but ultimately with no avail. It's in this specific meeting between the two Grace seemingly avoids questions asked by Dr.Jordan even if knowing the true answer. "I can't remember, Sir. I can't remember what I dreamt last night. It was something confusing," this was what Grace said only a sentence after she explained in her head what she really dreamt of. She continues to do this for the rest of the conversation, avoiding questions and giving the doctor vague answers that won't help him. Even though she is aware of what to answer, she chooses not to, even though it would benefit both her and Dr. Jordan.

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Contradictory shown in Alias Grace that is made by Grace herself, is when she says she has no memory of even killing anyone let alone being violent at all. In contrast, it seems that she has been unwillingly cooperative all this time until recently when she mets Dr. Simon Jordan. Although she does communicate during sessions she used to say she doesn’t remember or isn’t sure if she committed the crime. I think this is Grace showing that she is afraid of initially finding out if she did kill or if she is potentially innocent that no one will believe her anyway.

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Since our last book club meeting I have read about a letter from Dr. Bannerling to Dr.Simon Jordan. Bannerling describes Grace as   ̈an accomplished actress and a most pracrised liar  ̈ who has never been insane. If Simon decides to go ahead with his interviews, Bannerling urges him to be aware of Grace. This shows that even though Grace doesn't remember being violent or even killing someone Dr. Bannerling even believes that shes never been insane in the first place.

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So far, since our last padlet Grace’s meetings with Dr. Jordan has been delayed. Their sessions haven’t really been occurring because other things have been happening. Simon has went on a trip to the Kinnear residence to try and retrace Grace’s past, he’s even went to the place where Mary Whitney was buried to confirm Grace’s story as he’s not sure whether or not she is truthful about her past. Also at the house of the Governor they threw a gathering where most of the Doctors interested in Grace’s case met up and discussed, during that it was revealed that Dr. Jerome Dupont is actually Grace’s old friend Jeremiah the Peddler. He’s going to be performing hypnotization on Grace so they can try to find out what memories grace is suppressing. During that hypnotization something shocking happens and that’s the scene i’m going to use. In the scene Simon tells Dr.Dupont to ask Grace while hypnotized if she’s ever had relations with James Mcdermott, then something else awakes inside of her and she continues to say that she killed Nancy with her kerchief but she’s not Grace, she only borrowed her clothing for a time and Grace knows nothing about it. The song I’m going to use for this scene is called Mount Everest by Labrinth, it is a song in which the narrator possesses godlike confidence and is boasting about it, he deems himself as being “on top of the world” and having no competition in his standing. I feel that this connects to the scene because Grace’s inhabitant or other personality has that assertiveness and is not remorseful about it, in a way I think that they believe they’re better than others and is “on top of the world.”

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Labrinth - Mount Everest (Official Audio)

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Since our last book club meeting I have read about how is been Graces ninth day talking to Dr. Jordan and in this meeting he has brought a potato. Grace then mentions to him that she has been working on a quilt for one of the Governors daughter. Grace responds shyly with many ideas when he asks what pattern she would use on a quilt she would make for herself. She admits that she already knows what kind of quilt she ́d make-a Tree of Paradise-but that expressing what you really want out loud brings bad luck and possibly punishment. She said, This is what happened to Mary Whitney. ̈ Jordan tries poorly to get Grace to talk about what else might be found underneath than potatoes. He shifts sides and asks about Graces dreams. She remembers a dream in which she was at Mr. Kinnear ́s house and a vendor tried to sell her a blood soaked hand. In her dream she was concerned about the women who was looking for the missing hand as well as the blood getting on the spotless floor. Grace on the other hand tells Jordan she doesn't remember that she dreamed since she prefers to keep her fantasies secret. The song I would choose for this is You've got a friend in me by Randy Newman. This song is basically about friendship and since Grace has been going to her meetings with Dr. Jordan she has been getting comfortable communicating with him and slowing building that friendship and trust.

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Recently, Since our last meeting what has been happening is that the committee  (includes all the doctors that are interested in the Grace situation) , meet up at a house to witness Grace being hypnotize. Strangely enough, they ask her questions about the day the murder occurred and it seems someone else begins talking instead of her saying that it is Mary Whitney. For this particular scene the song I would choose is Telephones- Vacations. In the song it is about a person missing someone and how they can't live without them and I think it closely ties with how Grace can't live without Mary. Hence the lyrics "I wish I could live without you but you're a part of me, Wherever I go you'll always be next to me". This reminded me of them so much since Grace really loved Mary and because she was the first person she ever had a true genuine friendship with until her passing.

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Since our last meeting I have gotten to read how Dr.Simon Jordan was able to get the job with Grace. There are chapters in the book shows the interactions between Dr. Jordan and family and friends in the form of letters. This writing style seems to be an ongoing way for Atwood to further flesh out characters such as Dr. Jordan. I also read how Atwood also gives more background to Grace and how she lived and the boat ride to travel for better job opportunities. If I were a director for an Alias Grace movie I would choose a scene from Grace's experience in the boat and the unfortunate passing of her mother during the voyage. This scene really shocked me when I first read it and I think it would have the same effect on audiences, when directing this scene the song I would choose would be Let Her Go by Passenger. I think some of the lyrics in the song such as "You see her when you close your eyes Maybe one day you'll understand why Everything you touch surely dies." In a dark way, this lyric embodies what Grace felt, she tried everything she could to save her mother from the fever she caught during the voyage but it failed. The song lyric "only know you love her when you let her go " also shows what life after that moment would be for her, in a twisted way without her mother her abusive father would start becoming abusive towards her instead of her mother and she would also start to try and provide for her many brothers and sisters without the aid of her mother and her always drunk father.