What inspired Sinclair Lewis to focus on the medical profession in Arrowsmith?
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What inspired Sinclair Lewis to focus on the medical profession in Arrowsmith?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist’s choices — especially his pursuit of success over ethics?
How do you think the setting of early 20th-century medicine impacts the story’s themes?
