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What's considered a flaw in Boswell's character by some biographers?

  • Excessive vanity

  • Poor writing

  • Lack of humor

  • Distrust in others

Answer

Excessive vanity is considered a flaw in Boswell's character by some biographers. They argue that Boswell's constant need for attention and approval, and his tendency to exaggerate or embellish his own achievements and experiences, detract from his credibility as a biographer and diarist.
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