What inspired the decision to make Ripley such an ambiguous antihero?
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The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley
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What inspired the decision to make Ripley such an ambiguous antihero?
Did anyone else feel uneasy about how easily Ripley manipulates others?
How do you think the setting of 1950s Europe influenced the story's tone?