Novels Explore Conventional Lives, Unfulfilled Dreams
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- Great books often depict characters becoming disillusioned with their aspirations for joyful conformity.
- Readers observe a character's journey as they realize their conventional dreams are not leading to happiness.
Why it matters: These novels offer a critical lens on societal pressures and individual pursuit of meaning.
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