This is so true of the New England Nun, because when I read it, I had a very hard time relating to it. Despite the fact that I have never been in the same sort of relationship Louisa Ellis had with Joe Dagget, I also found it extremely hard to imagine myself following her around as she almost mechanically went about her day to day duties. I could not understand why she was the way that she was. So for this post, the perspective change comes into play actually in myself, because Freeman's character Louisa, helped me realize my own quirks and oddities too. So here it what I realized... I am a lot like Louisa... just in my own way, and it makes me wonder how other people reading this story relate to it. How do you see the characters, or the story in general, from your eyes?
There is a saying that says, "no one is perfect." That is to say that, no one has it all together at every moment of every day. However, as Freeman portrays Louisa, it sounds as if she really is perfect, and is exempt from this. However, even though Louisa's character seems perfect, her relationship with Joe is far from it. What is the author trying to say?
There is an important lesson in this story, that teaches us how to be ourselves, no matter the cost. The reality is, is that no one is perfect. And even people who have similar lifestyles like Louisa, still wish there was something different about their life in some way or another. I think Freeman then had something to say about our own perspectives of life, and how easily they can change. So even if we have a not so perfect life, this is normal... and there is always a hidden blessings to found!
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I agree, It is always relieving to be able to picture ourselves in a story/book because we will be able to understand the story/book more, but also because it makes it all that much more enjoyable. Why not read a story that is enjoyable to read?
ReplyDeleteI like the character of Louisa, but she is a hard one to get to know. I am not sure I would be her friend if we lived close to each other and were able to interact. I would be polite, of course, but I am not sure that I would enjoy spending time with her. She is definitely true to herself, and I don't think she really cares what others think of her. She is her own person. I do like that about her.
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