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Thornton Wilder's "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" explores the lives of people who..?

  • Won a lottery

  • Survived an epidemic

  • Passed through the same door

  • Died in a bridge collapse

Answer

The Bridge of San Luis Rey, written by Thornton Wilder, explores the lives of individuals who tragically meet their demise in a bridge collapse in 18th-century Peru. Wilder delves into the interconnectedness of human experiences, examining the characters' backgrounds, motivations, and relationships, while pondering Themes of fate, chance, and the significance of seemingly random events that shape lives.
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