A few days ago in class we talked about the effect that certain life events can have on one's outlook on life. We talked about how Septimus could see how life really has no meaning for him anymore, and how Clarissa, who sees joy in small things in life, sees her life as meaningful and having a definite purpose. What I don't understand is why an event such as 9-11 or WW1 would imply that life has no meaning. Veterans, feel free to correct me, but I feel like living through such a catastrophe would confirm that my life has meaning. Actually, I don't know quite what I would feel, this is just an estimate. I just can't seem to understand the thought process that goes from disaster to life has no meaning.
Coming to this conclusion, however, has a huge impact on the life of Septimus Smith, who seems to feel like he'd enjoy being dead rather than alive, while also feeling guilty about not feeling guilty for the death of his close friend (lover?) Evans. This seems to be more common for people who have gone through traumatic events. However, even Clarissa, who enjoys summer breezes and looking back at her past, seem intrigued by the idea of this man throwing himself out of his window. She has experienced the death of her sister, so she too wonders about whether or not anything in this life h as meaning. I just don't understand why.
No comments:
Post a Comment