How did the author decide to blend humor with the more serious aspects of cultural clash?
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Fear and Trembling

Fear and Trembling
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How did the author decide to blend humor with the more serious aspects of cultural clash?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist’s struggles at work—am I the only one who found her resilience both inspiring and heartbreaking?
What inspired the author to set the story in the specific Japanese workplace environment?