The more research you do, the more at ease you are in the world you're writing about. It doesn't encumber you, it makes you free.
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Coherence and closure are deep human desires that are presently unfashionable. But they are always both frightening and enchantingly desirable. "Falling in love," characteristically, combs the appearances of the word, and of the particular lover's history, out of a random tangle and into a coherent plot.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the human need for coherence in love, despite its complexities.
A. S. Byatt suggests that love has the power to transform chaotic emotions and experiences into a meaningful narrative. It reflects on our innate desire for clarity and closure in relationships, highlighting how love can create a sense of order from life's randomness, even though this desire sometimes appears outdated or challenging to pursue.
Themes
LoveCoherenceRelationshipsDesiresNarrative
In practice
Example use cases
A wedding speech about the beauty of love's narrative power.
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