Social Issues In Herman Koch
Herman Koch explores numerous social issues in his novel. He does this consciously to stir a reaction from the readers, however, as he says when talking about the reception of the novel, his delivery of these issues can go any way: "In my own country, they get it as more of a satire; in southern European countries, like Italy or Spain or Greece, it's like very serious social criticism,” (). Regardless of a region’s response to the novel, the controversy of what he discusses is undeniable. So much so, that the characters in the novel face considerable conflict over them, even if they are not that prominent to the initial discussion.
To begin with, Koch introduces the story of Beau Lohman’s adoption. Beau is Serge and Babette’s adopted child
To begin with, Koch introduces the story of Beau Lohman’s adoption. Beau is Serge and Babette’s adopted child