How did Thackeray's own views on society influence the sharp satire in Vanity Fair?
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How did Thackeray's own views on society influence the sharp satire in Vanity Fair?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Becky Sharp's cunning—are she and her schemes justified somehow?
What inspired Thackeray to craft such complex characters who defy typical morality of the time?