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Tess
“her affection for her family was really a worship of the past. The woods, the fields, the river, the old house with its memories of her grandfather and grandmother – all that had been pleasant in her young existence recurred to her mind, and that the impulse was to re-enter and abide in it”.
In this quote, the protagonist Tess id described as having a deep love and reverence for her family and the memories of her past. However, it is interesting to note that her affection seems to be rooted more in nostalgia than in the present reality of her relationships with her family members. This suggests that Tess’s family may not be providing her with the emotional support and love that she needs in her current situation.
ATSS
“Mariam wished for so much in those final moments. Yet as she closed her eyes, it wasn’t regret any longer but a sensation of abundant peace that washed over her. She thought of her entry into this world, the Harami child of lowly villager, an unintended thing, a pitiable, regrettable accident. A weed. And yet she was leaving the world as a woman who had loved and been loved back. She was leaving it as a friend, a companion, a guardian. A mother. A person of consequence at last”
In this quote, the character Mariam reflects on her life and the family relationships that have shaped it. Despite the difficult circumstances of her birth and upbringing, Mariam finds peace in the knowledge that she has been able to love and be loved by others, particularly her daughter Laila. The idea of being a “person of consequence” suggests that Mariam’s family relationships have given her a sense of purpose and belonging, even in the face of adversity.
Tess
“her little brothers and sisters, human and animal, were her only playmates, and her tasks were those of a child of eight or nine”
This quote highlights the role of family in shaping Tess’s childhood experiences. As a young girl, she did not have many friends outside of her siblings and the animals on her family’s farm. This suggests that her family played a crucial role in providing her with companionship and support during her formative years.
ATSS
“But Laila has given her something Mariam never had, not even from Nana: a friend. The kind of friend she had been desperate for since she was a little girl, the kind that even a best friend could not supplant. It was a friendship that, in Laila’s heart, eclipsed the other one”.
In this quote, the character Laila is descriped as having given Mariam something she never had before - a true friend. This highlights the importance of companionship and emotional support in the context of family relationships. Even though Mariam is not Laila’s biological family member, their bond is just as meaningful and important.
Tess
“her father had never been since that time. He had simply vanished forth into the infinite, with an elusiveness which sometimes leads the mind to question whether he has ever existed as a corporeal being”
This quote reflects on the absence of Tess’s father from her life. While her mother and siblings are present, her father has disappeared without a trace. This suggests that family relationships can be fragile and unstable, and that the absence of a family member can have a significant impact on those left behind.
ATSS
“In a heartbeat, Mariam also saw that Laila had never really been hers. Had never been hers to lose”
This quote speaks to the idea that family relationships can be complex and multifaceted. While Mariam and Laila share a deep bond, there are still aspects of Laila’s life and personality that Mariam cannot fully understand or possess. This highlights the idea that family relationships are not always straightforward or easy to define, and that they can change and evolve over time.
