How did Zweig's portrayal of guilt challenge traditional notions of morality?
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How did Zweig's portrayal of guilt challenge traditional notions of morality?
What inspired Zweig to focus so intensely on the subtleties of social class and personal shame?
Did anyone else find the pacing in the middle section a bit slow, or was that intentional to reflect the characters' inner turmoil?