Fifth Business
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Main Ideas
- Exploration of the role of the «fifth player» in life: the concept that everyone plays a unique but not always leading role in the lives of others.
- Psychological and spiritual development: the journey of the main character, Dunstan Ramsay, towards self-discovery and understanding his place in the world.
- The influence of the past on the present: how childhood and youth events shape a person's identity and destiny.
- Mythology and symbolism: the use of mythological and religious symbols to deepen the understanding of human nature and fate.
- Theme of guilt and redemption: exploration of guilt and attempts at redemption through actions and self-sacrifice.
- Relationships and their complexity: the intricate and layered relationships between characters and their influence on one another.
Date of publication: 9 July 2024
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction