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13: Nabeel S. Qureshi - The Will to Care

Dialectic

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Art, Morality, and Tolstoy's Contradictions

This chapter examines Tolstoy's views on the intersection of art and moral purpose, critiquing Shakespeare's portrayal of chaos in favor of conveying moral lessons. Through an analysis of 'Anna Karenina' and comparisons with Milton's 'Paradise Lost', it highlights the complexities of character morality and the appeal of flawed individuals in literature.

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