What inspired Maupassant to explore themes of poverty and morality in 'Bola de sebo'?
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What inspired Maupassant to explore themes of poverty and morality in 'Bola de sebo'?
Did anyone else feel uneasy about how the characters' choices reflect on society's judgment?
How do you think Maupassant's own background influenced the bleak realism in this story?