What inspired Patricia Highsmith's portrayal of obsession in this story?
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This Sweet Sickness

This Sweet Sickness
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What inspired Patricia Highsmith's portrayal of obsession in this story?
Did anyone else feel the tension built gradually and then exploded unexpectedly?
How does the ambiguity of the protagonist's mental state impact the story's overall impact?