What inspired Walker Percy to explore themes of identity and alienation in this novel?
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What inspired Walker Percy to explore themes of identity and alienation in this novel?
Did anyone else feel the protagonist's internal conflicts resonated more during certain moments?
How did the author decide to portray the Southern setting as both familiar and isolating?