What inspired the author to explore themes of social class and destiny in this story?
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What inspired the author to explore themes of social class and destiny in this story?
Did anyone else feel a sense of tragic inevitability throughout the story?
How do you think the setting of Ottoman-era Turkey influences the characters' choices?