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Contemporary Short Stories: Capturing the Essence of Modern Life
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In Alice Munro's 'The Bear Came Over the Mountain', what is the significance of the bear in the story?
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It represents the protagonist's inner turmoil.
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In Munro's story, the bear serves as a symbol of the protagonist's inner turmoil, particularly her feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty about her life and relationships.