How did Balzac’s portrayal of social class influence the emotional depth of Chabert’s story?
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Colonel Chabert (Hesperus Classics)
Colonel Chabert (Hesperus Classics)
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How did Balzac’s portrayal of social class influence the emotional depth of Chabert’s story?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Chabert’s quiet resilience versus his moments of despair?
What inspired Balzac to focus so intensely on the theme of lost identity in this story?
