<p>In "Thérèse Raquin," Émile Zola presents a gripping exploration of passion, guilt, and the darker aspects of human nature, framed within the backdrop of a 19th-century Parisian society rife with social constraints. Zola's naturalistic style vividly depicts the suffocating environment of the characters, employing detailed descriptions and psychological depth to capture the internal struggles of Thérèse, who finds herself trapped in a loveless m...