What is the main theme of 'the lie tree'?​

In this dark, quasi-historical, quasi-fantastical tale, which is set in a post-Origin of the Species 19th century, Hardinge riffs on the themes of women's place in society, evolution, nature and nurture, and the anatomy of lying. “Listen, Faith. A girl cannot be brave, or clever, or skilled as a boy can.

d. to inform the recipient of the advantages of a business proposal

i do not know what the passage is but i can give some examples

1. repetitive phrases may be used to create a emphasizing tone

2. pauses in sentences are used to create a dramatic effect but can also be suspenseful

3. using lots of exclamation marks and loud speech such as words in all caps can be creating a excited or possibly angry tone.

4. using lots of questioning phrases my mean that they are in suspicion of something.

5. using lots of questionable statements or questions can imply of a sneeky or sly tone.