What inspired the author to set this story against the backdrop of 20th-century Japan?
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What inspired the author to set this story against the backdrop of 20th-century Japan?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the characters' moral choices throughout the story?
How do you think the themes of faith and doubt are contrasted in the narrative?