What inspired Walker Percy to explore the theme of existential search through a Louisiana setting?
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What inspired Walker Percy to explore the theme of existential search through a Louisiana setting?
Did anyone else feel that the protagonist's obsession with movies mirrored his own search for authenticity?
How do you think the structure of the novel, blending everyday life with philosophical musings, affected the overall message?