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How does Tom Wolfe use the concept of “the bonfire of the vanities” as a thematic framework in the novel? Use examples from the text in your response.
Discuss the treatment of women characters in the novel, including Maria Ruskin and Judy McCoy. How does their depiction differ from that of the main male characters?
What is the role of media and journalism in the novel? How does media shape public perception and influence legal outcomes?
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