The family of Pascual Duarte

The novel delves into the bleak aspects of human nature and social conditions. I wonder what prompted Cela to highlight these themes through Pascual's story.

The story's raw honesty made me reflect on the thin line between personal guilt and societal influence. Is this a common reading of the book?

His actions seem shaped by forces beyond his control, which raises questions about free will versus destiny. Did others see this as a critique of social circumstances?