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Why does Augie fall for Stella? What does she represent for him that he can’t get from Thea or others? Why does Augie agree to help her with Oliver?
Like Thea or Mimi, Stella initially presents herself as a woman in trouble. But Augie already recognizes that he's lost Thea and wants a romantic connection. To that end, he throws himself to Stella to help a woman, to avoid the demands that he change, and to get the affection he craves.
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What is the effect of the appearance of Trotsky? How does such a politically charged figure change the narrative, especially in a book where money plays such an important role? Why does Augie consider spending time with them?
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