
Elif Batuman: The Idiot
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Exploring Power Dynamics in Literature and Adolescence
This chapter investigates the interplay of power and knowledge through literary examples, focusing on the master-slave dialectic as seen in 'The Idiot' and 'Don Quixote.' It highlights the complex relationship between characters such as Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, offering insights into adolescence and the earnestness of the protagonist's journey.
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