The French Lieutenant's Woman

What are the motifs in The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles?

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Hypocrisy is a recurring idea in the story. In an unabashed moment of truth, Sarah tells Mrs. Poulteney that all she has ever experienced from her is hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is a strong underlying theme consistent throughout the novel. It is prevalent in two major areas: religion and sex.