I think blindness is causing all the troubles in Vanity Fair. For example, Amelia is sort of addicted to George in the way she was brought up to love him. She had been thinking that way since she was little so she can only think that way, that he is the only one for her. For others, this blindness might have changed to stubbornness since they think only for themselves. Becky and George are the two big examples. Becky was brought up by a poor drunk father, and she probably thought money will bring her fortune. She kept on thinking blindly that way and that caused her to be stubborn. For George, he was forced to listen blindly to his father, but this caused him to revel against his father. He couldn't think otherwise, so he married with Amelia. I actually don't think he truly loved Amelia in the first place. If he did, why would he try to cheat on Becky?
I think Thackeray is using satire to show us that blindness might cause others or even yourself harm. I do understand that. However, if you are blind, would you notice that you are harming others or yourself? Am I getting Thackeray's theme wrong? What do you think?
I completely agree with your thoughts, Sara.
ReplyDeleteI also think that this blindness advances the plot although it could sometimes triggers the tragic elements in the story. And being blind isn't always bad: you'd rather be happy by not knowing things that you don't need to know.
Blindness!I didn't notice that blindness causing all the troubles in vanity Fair. I was actually blind before When my boyfriend that i have been going out for about 4 years wanted to break up with me. I thought he is the only one to me and I never find a boy like him.My blindness was definitely harming me.When i notice that, i could stop thinking of him and focus on my own happiness.
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