Well defined contextual conceptualisation, allows for varied interpretations with thoughtful writing and depth. This allows for self reflection and social empathy and understanding. Sharing ideas and perspectives through expression freely allows for more inspired concepts and discussions.
Charles, I just want to say this is so smart. I read it twice -- as it is definitely smarter than I am. How you find time to do all the READING required for these thoughtful analyses is a wonder to me. As always, thank you for improving my education.
This was my favorite novel for years and then in my 20s I came to loathe Emma for reasons I can’t recall, but I should give it a revisit. And your comment about the name Charles had me howling
Thank you for the comment, Trilety. I have a few novels like that. It is always interesting to see how my opinion of different novels and writers changes over time. And the character name is certainly unfortunate—glad that you liked that point.
I’ve not read Madame Bovary (I’ll add it to the ol’ reading pile) but this essay reminded me a lot of Middlemarch by George Elliot. It’s precision, it’s exactness resonated throughout. I had to stop reading multiple times to just stare into the mid-distance, having felt so seen as Elliot described the follies of love and aimlessness and everything else. Truly timeless.
Well defined contextual conceptualisation, allows for varied interpretations with thoughtful writing and depth. This allows for self reflection and social empathy and understanding. Sharing ideas and perspectives through expression freely allows for more inspired concepts and discussions.
Thank you for the comment and your thoughts.
Charles, I just want to say this is so smart. I read it twice -- as it is definitely smarter than I am. How you find time to do all the READING required for these thoughtful analyses is a wonder to me. As always, thank you for improving my education.
Thank you for the very kind words and the comment, Sharron.
This was my favorite novel for years and then in my 20s I came to loathe Emma for reasons I can’t recall, but I should give it a revisit. And your comment about the name Charles had me howling
Thank you for the comment, Trilety. I have a few novels like that. It is always interesting to see how my opinion of different novels and writers changes over time. And the character name is certainly unfortunate—glad that you liked that point.
I’ve not read Madame Bovary (I’ll add it to the ol’ reading pile) but this essay reminded me a lot of Middlemarch by George Elliot. It’s precision, it’s exactness resonated throughout. I had to stop reading multiple times to just stare into the mid-distance, having felt so seen as Elliot described the follies of love and aimlessness and everything else. Truly timeless.
Yes, absolutely. And being "felt so seen" is always a good quality in a novel. Thank you for the comment, Cory.