What inspired Annie Ernaux to focus on the theme of shame in this memoir?
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What inspired Annie Ernaux to focus on the theme of shame in this memoir?
Did anyone else feel the sense of cultural and personal identity clash throughout the book?
How did Ernaux decide on the structure of this memoir to convey her evolving feelings of shame?