... his fellowmen and thus exercise freedom in act and speech. On the other hand, he is very much admired by the same-minded people who appreciate his physical strength, his jokes and his witty and cogent observations of the villagers. As his comments unravel their hypocrisy and artificial virtue, Cyprien might pose a threat to their respectability: "The publican made a tributary of ... ...

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