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Anne Enright Reads John McGahern

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Inheritance and Emotional Legacies

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of family responsibility and the emotional weight of inheritance, focusing on the protagonist's conflicted feelings about maintaining the family farm. It delves into strained family relationships, the societal constraints faced by women, and the nuanced understanding that exists beneath generational tensions.

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