How did Peter Matthiessen decide to intertwine spiritual themes with the harrowing Holocaust setting?
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In Paradise

In Paradise
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How did Peter Matthiessen decide to intertwine spiritual themes with the harrowing Holocaust setting?
Did anyone else feel the pacing slowed down during the philosophical reflections, and was that intentional?
What impact do you think the historical context has on the story's exploration of morality?