ThemesOverview of themes

Religious belief, the supernatural, deception, family relationships and mental illness are key themes of The Testament of Gideon Mack.

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Overview of themes

Key themes in The Testament of Gideon Mack: Religious belief, the supernatural, family relationships, deception and mental illness

The Testament of Gideon Mack explores a number of themes that reflect the characters and relate to changing society and culture in Scotland. Some of the main themes are:

  • religious belief
  • the supernatural
  • family relationships
  • deception
  • mental illness