What inspired the choice to keep the son's role so mysterious for most of the story?
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What inspired the choice to keep the son's role so mysterious for most of the story?
Did anyone else feel uneasy about the housekeeper's perspective — was she truly reliable?
How did the author decide on the pacing between the revelations and quiet moments?