How did Balzac’s depiction of greed and social status resonate with modern readers?
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Eugénie Grandet
Eugénie Grandet
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How did Balzac’s depiction of greed and social status resonate with modern readers?
What inspired Balzac to focus so intensely on the small-town bourgeoisie in this story?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Eugénie’s loyalty to her father versus her own desires?
