Of Women and Salt
Why does Jeanette turn to drugs in the novel, Of Women and Salt?
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Drugs offer an avenue for relief for Jeanette. A fraught relationship with her mother, a history of molestation at the hands of her father and a tumultuous romance with Mario all lead Jeanette to search for comfort elsewhere. Ultimately, Jeanette’s desperation for relief leads to lethal drug overdose.
Of Women and Salt