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André Alexis Reads Alice Munro

The New Yorker: Fiction

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Exploring the Complexities of Ignorance and Knowledge in the Story

The chapter delves into the complexities of ignorance and knowledge in the story, focusing on the protagonist's realization and the enigmatic motivations of the father character. It explores the contrasts between knowing and action, as wel as the ambiguous reasons behind the father's actions. The discussion raises questions about the father's true intentions and the intricate dynamics at play in the narrative.

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