How did the author choose to depict the social tensions of the era without overtly modern perspectives?
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The Marrow of Tradition

The Marrow of Tradition
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How did the author choose to depict the social tensions of the era without overtly modern perspectives?
Did anyone else feel that the characters' motivations reflected real struggles of that time?
What led to the decision to set this story during such a tumultuous period in American history?