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Chapters 1 - 5

• The following version of this book was used to create this Lesson Plan: Honeyman, Gail. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Viking, 2017.

• The novel begins by Eleanor Oliphant, a quirky 30-year-old single woman, introducing herself. Eleanor begins by sharing that she works in accounts receivable and has worked in this office since she was 21.

• Eleanor briefly describes her work environment and then describes her routine saying, “From Monday to Friday, I come in at 8:30. I take an hour for lunch… I always finish with a trip to Marks & Spencer on a Friday, which rounds out my week nicely” (4).

• Next, Eleanor reflects on her doctor’s appointment yesterday, revealing that she complained of a sore back pain caused by her large breasts, and asked for more prescription medication.

• The narrative returns to the present, with Eleanor hearing some of her colleagues speak ill about her, saying “She’s...

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