The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story concerning Mr. and Mrs. Button, whose newborn baby appears to be a seventy-year-old man. The Buttons are horrified at this, and despite the old man's cranky demeanor, are determined to treat him the way a real baby should be treated. However, as Benjamin ages, they discover that he is actually growing younger in appearance. This story explores the themes of social propriety, normalcy, and existence.
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