Tag #Female Agency

How does the novel's structure, focusing on a week-long period, contribute to its exploration of the protagonist's past experiences and decision-making process?

Buckley's "Hero" connects the protagonist's personal experiences to broader societal issues of misogyny and the limited roles available to women in patriarchal narratives. By revisiting past relationships and examining archetypes from mythology and fairytales, the novel highlights the ways in which women are often objectified, controlled, and limited in their agency. The use of a seven-day structure allows for a comprehensive examination of these themes.