What inspired Anthony Burgess to write about the medical profession with such dark humor?
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The Doctor is Sick

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What inspired Anthony Burgess to write about the medical profession with such dark humor?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's moral dilemmas, or was that just me?
The language and tone are so distinct — what do you think Burgess was aiming for with this style?