31-12-2022, 02:56 AM
(31-12-2022, 02:09 AM)manasi Wrote: A
... Also I believe character's actions and reactions in situations are best for an analysis, unless sudden impulsive force dominates. Conversations mostly are mixed with hidden self interest and need not be correct.
B
3. Does Meera love Desai? Does Meera love Krish?
C
... Meera agreed to make a visit to Shimoga with Desai to confirm her acceptability to Desai's parents. It was her last experiment before taking the shot. In case her calculations failed, she needed to be back to Krish. She wanted to keep her options open. So she needed Krish's permission for Shimoga visit.
A - agree 100% ... conversations in stories, like in real life, are motivated by (character's)self-interest. its the primary tool for manipulation. That is why they say - actions speak louder than word ...
B - possesivness is not love ... she was possesive ... but for her he was the goldfish ... once she had him back she abandoned the goldfish - as she herself said - why would I need a namesake when I have the real Krish ... a rare moment of honesty nobody - including smug Krish - picked up on ...
C - this hypothesis about Meera's thinking sounds more and more convincing ...