My Name is Lucy Barton

My Name is Lucy Barton contains a novel within a novel. Discuss the impact of this structure. How does this choice relate to the greater themes of the novel? 

New York City plays a prominent role in the novel. Analyze the significance of this choice in setting and how it enhances the novel’s greater meaning.

New York City plays a prominent role in the novel. Analyze the significance of this choice in setting and how it enhances the novel’s greater meaning.