What inspired Gotthelf's portrayal of evil as an almost supernatural force?
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What inspired Gotthelf's portrayal of evil as an almost supernatural force?
Did anyone else feel the story's portrayal of community judgment was more unsettling than the supernatural elements?
How did Gotthelf's background as a pastor influence the book’s themes of morality and sin?