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What is the significance of the discussion about "autumn people" in Chapter 38, and how does it relate to the themes of good versus evil that have been explored throughout the book?
The discussion about the "autumn people" delves into the central theme of good versus evil, which was initially introduced at the start of the book. In Chapter 37, Charles contemplated the nature of the boys and the circus freaks, realizing that neither group was purely good or purely evil.
Chapter 38 expands on this concept. It emphasizes that most individuals are not entirely summer or entirely autumn; they are a mixture of both. The part of us that embodies the warmth...
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