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Wallace's work often explores the nature of what kind of society?

  • Agrarian

  • Communist

  • Consumerist

  • Utopian

Answer

Consumerist society, as portrayed in Wallace’s works, is characterized by the pervasive influence of commercialism and materialism, often leading to the fetishization of consumer goods and the erosion of authentic human connections. Wallace explores the impact of this societal structure on individuals, examining the psychological and emotional consequences of relentless consumerism and the pursuit of external validation through material possessions
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