How did André Gide decide to portray the inner conflicts of the characters?
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Strait is the Gate

Strait is the Gate
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How did André Gide decide to portray the inner conflicts of the characters?
Did anyone else find the pacing slow in parts, or was that intentional to reflect introspection?
What inspired the setting in early 20th-century France, and how does it influence the story’s themes?