Explores the internal motives and causes behind human behavior.
Examines the governing principles of society. ComГ©die
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Characters are often driven by a single, all-consuming passion, such as avarice, paternal love, or a quest for scientific perfection. Recommended Reading Guide such as avarice
Balzac organized the collection into three major sections to map the "totality of reality":