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As I said, the practical advice wasn't the point of the story itself. Regarding the story, I don't know that I quite see it like you do: Michael confirms to Fr
by wolverine876 3y ago
As I said, the practical advice wasn't the point of the story itself.
Regarding the story, I don't know that I quite see it like you do: Michael confirms to Frances that he will cheat on her someday. Frances suspected that, and connects the oggling to it; it's not especially possessive to object.
- disambiguation 3y agoMaybe possessive isn't the right word, but she wants to be the "sole object of his desire." I call this an irrational instinct because she continues to want this in spite of Michael's cruel confession. Frances has a right and reason to object, but she never considers the option of leaving, arguably the most rational course of action. That said, I dont think there is a single objective truth in fictions like this, but it's certainly interesting to hear all the different interpretations!
- wolverine876 3y ago> That said, I dont think there is a single objective truth in fictions like this, but it's certainly interesting to hear all the different interpretations! Yes, indeed, that is the point. I am not asserting that I'm 'right'. I think we are coming together on the interpretation. I see most of what you said. To me the story depicts the trade-offs made for the relationship. Is it rational to leave? Frances won't find a relationship which isn't messy and require compromise (I'm not excusing Michael at all).