07-03-2025, 01:50 AM
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(07-03-2025, 01:11 AM)Salir Wrote: A person is like a fruit -metaphorically understood-, composed of outer skin and the core , Soft shell, but hard core or vice vicera: hard shell and soft core,
I know Tahir now for years (about 12 or 13 years).
I understand your disappointment about his character and behaviour in relation to Meena, but he is one of few people that I trust! He has aan inner, deep-seated quality that no one can change, according to what I know about him, a quality that is very, very rare to come across these days: HE IS 100% TRUSTWORTHY as a friend, on top of that he has a very soft heart and he is very loyal to his surrounding people and friends... He is sociable and friendly to others; even understanding,
He seems stubborn and dismissive; but is very sensitive and generally can be compassionate.
Yes, he is not prepared to change his high principles, convictions and (rarely pre-) judgments by even a millimetre. But deep in his psyche, he is insecure and tries to cover up his inner insecurity with intolerance and so-called know-it-all attitudes. That’s why people find him unpleasant…
Of the people we have met over the years - not only in relation to the subject of this narrate here, but in general - he is the most trustworthy and generous of all. For me personally, he is several classes above Mansour and the like.
His greatest advantage over others is that he is honest and is one inside and out.
He has a hard shell, but soft core…
Regarding the matter of his expectation in the last chapter, as to why Meena did not go to him in the morning, it must be said (Meena confirms this, perhaps it was also written about in the chapter briefly), Meena had promised to go to him, and he is one of those who takes promises seriously and if someone does not keep his promises, then he or she has to pay for it, quite simply and (for him) logically.
His behaviour and what he says and demands (even if he seems dominating and arrogant) is rather ironic and acting, in relation to and under the influence of circumstances and the topic at hand at the moment, here an old, big, strong farmer against a delicate, pretty and vulnerable young woman! Even after the second meeting with him (Jalal's farewell party) Meena saw him like that and her assessment was correct!
And because of these all, we have still a "close and friendly" contact to him. I like him very much, Meena too!!!
Have a nice time,
Salir/Nadir
Thank you for the clarifying words, dear friend.
The profile I have described in my comments has been imprinted in my mind from the lines
and explanations I have read about Tahir so far.
I cannot judge what kind of person he really is as I do not know him personally.
You say that he is a very fine and trustworthy guy. I definitely believe that!
But these positive ‘qualities’ are not yet evident in the story.
I have - and I will continue to - reflect what I observe, what I read and what I think.
I will continue to make up my own mind ... and will try to communicate it in order to, among
other things, initiate a ‘healthy and constructive’ discussion that is good for the story.
I believe that such discussions are good for the story and keep it alive and exciting...
Good luck and much success
Lollobionda