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Our Man in Havana: Q&A
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Welcome to the conclusion of our conversation on Graham Greene’s novel. This week we’re answering your questions and topics include:
* The difference between a Catholic novel and a novel with Catholic characters
* Green’s personal faith and its influence on his writing
* The book’s depiction of religion and piety
* The conflict between the Catholic moral vision and modernity
* Humor, satire, and irony in Green’s narrative techniques
* The significance of Millie’s character and her faith
* The role of realism in literature and its effects on reader sympathy
* Green’s background as a journalist and diplomat influencing his fiction
* The concept of truth versus fiction in espionage and storytelling
* The importance of particular love and community over abstract ideals
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