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Housekeeper Prime Numbers
Even after the Housekeeper leaves her job at the Professor’s house, she and Root immerse themselves in the world of math. The Professor’s favorite concept, prime numbers, seems to impact the Housekeeper the most. She takes her “cue from the Professor” (113) and makes a habit of carrying a pencil and notebook around so that she can quickly do calculations to figure out if any number she sees is prime. While cleaning at another family’s home, she can’t help but to explore the numbers in every place, including the serial number engraved on a refrigerator. Much like the way the Professor pulled away from his “thinking” to help Root, the Housekeeper finds herself lured away from her duties to fulfill her curiosity for prime numbers. The Housekeeper
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