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Benny Profane exists on the fringes of society. What does his struggle to form meaningful relationships say about the world he inhabits?
Stencil is a key figure in V., particularly as his research and interpretations inform the chapters set in the past. How does Stencil’s personality shape these chapters?
Characters stitch together an understanding of reality based on the many subjective interpretations of the world around them. Are there any objective truths in the novel?
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Fathers
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