Mrs. Sein was an interesting character to see develop in the story. From a woman who was lonely, terrified of driving and homesick to someone who had a friend to love and who tried to take control of her life. Her story is both inspirational and tragic at the same time.All through the story we see this woman and a young boy growing closer and closer together, and I think that because of this relationship
Mrs. Sein grew the courage to take control of her life and drive the car on the road. This is something that probably wouldn’t have happened if she lived at home, alone with Mr. Sein and never met Elliot. But tragically, she got in the accident which devastated her. This moment of liberality might have been the damaging event of her life that would prevent her from reaching out again. Though the story doesn’t tell us what happened after the ending it was hinted that adjusting to her new life in America might never happen.
Do you mean Mrs. Sen's moment of liberty? I think you are right to point out that this story is both inspiring and tragic. This sense of tragedy seems to be amplified by the fact that we are not told what happens to Mrs. Sen, but perhaps Lahiri gives us enough clues to make an informed guess, as you seem to suggest.
ReplyDeleteAgain, I would like to see you push your analysis further. Why is it that you see Mrs. Sen as possibly never adjusting to life in America? Are there any other points in the story that similarly suggest this outcome?