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Maybe 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 th
by disambiguation 3y ago
Maybe 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).