
Yiyun Li Reads Patricia Highsmith
The New Yorker: Fiction
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Analyzing the Character of Mrs. Blaine
Ye and Lee delve into the complex character of Mrs. Blaine in 'The Trouble with Mrs. Blaine, The Trouble with the World' by Patricia Highsmith. They explore her traits and question whether sympathy is warranted towards her. The chapter also discusses the absence of religion in the story and the theme of dying without any mention of God.
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