What inspired Jean Cocteau to explore themes of alienation and identity in this story?
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The Holy Terrors

The Holy Terrors
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What inspired Jean Cocteau to explore themes of alienation and identity in this story?
Did anyone else feel the characters' relationships mirrored the chaos of post-war France?
How did Cocteau decide to blend surreal imagery with the narrative — was that planned or organic?