Yanwen asked this question about Solar:
Please help me find out the purpose or motives behind McEwan's creation of this very dislike character -- Michael Beard. What does McEwan want to say through Beard?
Riitvee Garg (i know its a little too late but..) I love the parallels you have drawn and i agree. Along with that i believe he is giving us a very valid reason as…more(i know its a little too late but..) I love the parallels you have drawn and i agree. Along with that i believe he is giving us a very valid reason as to why the human civilisation will not be able to grow at all, greed and pride. Even if an individual tries to bring about a change the current market structure will never allow it.(less)
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