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Lillian Fishman Reads “Travesty”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Navigating Entanglements

In this chapter, Prima confronts her complicated emotions about her relationship with Professor Heiss, while also engaging with fellow students over mutual acquaintances. The narrative explores themes of love, trust, and the societal expectations that weigh heavily on her as she navigates romantic entanglements in an academic setting. Through personal conversations and reflections on vulnerability, Prima's journey illustrates the complexities of intimacy and the pursuit of identity amidst the pressures of university life.

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