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The Beautiful Mystery
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How does Beauvoir’s relationship with Annie echo that between Gamache and his wife? How does it differ?
How does Penny portray religious faith as both a destructive force and a moral good?
What is the role of nature in the novel, especially as it relates to characters’ moral struggles?
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