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Explore the profound 'Father Question' as a recurring and complex theme within the novels and short stories of Henry James. This analysis delves into how Jamesian paternal themes shaped his narratives, offering literary insights into character development and psychological realism.

This comparative literary analysis examines Gerhart Hauptmann's naturalistic novella Bahnwärter Thiel alongside Georg Büchner's proto-expressionistic works, Lenz and Woyzeck. Explore the psychological depths, societal alienation, and tragic trajectories of their protagonists, highlighting shared themes of individual suffering and the impact of external forces in these pivotal pieces of German literature.