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How does Uneasy Money develop the theme of Gender Roles and Independence?

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Uneasy Money by P. G. Wodehouse develops Gender Roles and Independence across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Elizabeth Boyd embodies a capable, independent woman who runs a bee farm and makes her own decisions, challenging the era's expectations of female dependence on men for financial security.

Claire's decision to abandon her family and job to sail to America reflects a quest for independence, while Pauline's letter reveals her struggle to assert herself against her husband's demands.

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    Claire's decision to abandon her family and job to sail to America reflects a quest for independence, while Pauline's letter reveals her struggle to assert herself against her husband's demands.

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