Karen Joy a Fowler wanted to make Rosemary’s feelings for Fern clear and she did. Fern was her “twin,” her “fun-house mirror,” her “whirlwind other half.” Not her chimp. This style allows the reader to see Fern through the eyes of Rosemary before revealing Fern’s true nature. Up to that point, Fern is just Rosemary and Lowell’s sister as well as the daughter of two loving parents. For example, It is only on page seventy-seven when we learn that Fern is a chimpanzee. Karen Joy Fowler uses anthropomorphism to help the reader recognize how Rosemary feels about Fern. With the reader being exposed to Rosemary’s memories, the reader can be able to understand her identity and how she defines herself. This means Fern is a significant part of her sense of self. Rosemary’s life story greatly involves Fern. One’s most vivid memories often say a lot about his or her character. The way Rosemary remembers her life provides an insight on her feelings. The choppy structure of the plot could also be representative of trauma as she struggles with reciting her memories. The story jumps around through different significant parts of her life. We Are All Completely Besides Ourselves begins in medias res and the structure of the timeline allows the author to simulate the recollection of memory.
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