Dangerous Thorns Complex

Bailee 2022-11-29 13:17:18

MAGGIE doesn't love himself enough, doesn't cherish himself enough, that's why he sees RALPH as more important than anything else, loves him at all costs, and worships him.
But he rationally ordered his needs. After firmly grasping MAGGIE's heart, he gave up on her and looked back at him occasionally.
MAGGIE is the bird, RALPH is the thorn,
she knew the pain and faced the thorn,
he knew she was in pain, and he stabbed her.

Maggie's self-sacrificing love and ralph's self-love cruelty

together made the song of the thorn bird and its death

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  • Luddie Mueller: Well we're just glad you did show up, Your Grace, It's good to know there's someone in the world who cares about the poor girl.

    Ralph de Bricassart: Thank you. I want to go back into her.

    [Anne stares after Ralph, as he goes back to Meggie]

    Anne Mueller: Cares about her, Luddie? If you ask me, he's in love with her.

  • Anne Mueller: Oh, Meggie! You've the face of an angel and the body of a goddess, and what you mean is, you don't know how to make a man get you pregnant? What you need is a good education. Lady Chatterley's lover! And Henry Miller, definitely Henry Miller!