How did the poetic and whimsical tone influence the overall message of the story?
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How did the poetic and whimsical tone influence the overall message of the story?
What inspired the blending of Christian allegory with fairy tale elements in this story?
Did anyone else feel that the book's pacing slowed down in the middle, or was that part of the contemplative tone?