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3.12 AVERAGE
3.12 AVERAGE
Ottilie is such an odd character. This was a lot darker than I expected it to be. A little creepy at one particular point honestly. Not sure how to feel about the ending. I don't know if there was supposed to be some moral of the story. I think there is one actually, but Ottilie doesn't quite get there.Maybe that's the point. It was definitely interesting.
Truman Capote's writing was wonderful throughout it. I was definitely entranced by Ottilie's story in the beginning.
Truman Capote's writing was wonderful throughout it. I was definitely entranced by Ottilie's story in the beginning.
I was disappointed by the poor writing and plot Not one of my favorites, I have to say.
This short story left confused: is Ottilie really in love with Royal? If so why does she accept how he treads her: being the whole day away and amusing himself while she is staying at home and copes with the evil mother in law.
If Ottilie decided to leave Royal, which would be reasonable after he tied her to a tree, she would lead her old life as a prostitute...
For me this story is an illustration of the choices between a bad and another bad option. How would you decide? And how these are situation oppressed women often find themselves in, mainly due to patriarchy...
If Ottilie decided to leave Royal, which would be reasonable after he tied her to a tree, she would lead her old life as a prostitute...
For me this story is an illustration of the choices between a bad and another bad option. How would you decide? And how these are situation oppressed women often find themselves in, mainly due to patriarchy...
What did I just read? Seriously I am so confused.
This short story is included in my copy of breakfast at Tiffany's and I thought why not read it since it is short and I'm behind on my reading goal. It took me a half hour and half of my brain.
I honestly don't know what to say about this book. It was enjoyable don't get me wrong. But it was so weird! This girl is a prostitute who has a superstition about bees and she chooses to leave the brothel to marry some guy. I'm not sure if the guy was a jerk or not, but his mother was a piece of work who tried to put a spell on the girl. Yeah, I have no idea. I was entertained but very confused.
This short story is included in my copy of breakfast at Tiffany's and I thought why not read it since it is short and I'm behind on my reading goal. It took me a half hour and half of my brain.
I honestly don't know what to say about this book. It was enjoyable don't get me wrong. But it was so weird! This girl is a prostitute who has a superstition about bees and she chooses to leave the brothel to marry some guy. I'm not sure if the guy was a jerk or not, but his mother was a piece of work who tried to put a spell on the girl. Yeah, I have no idea. I was entertained but very confused.
Gut wrenching short story that reads like a fable.
Themes: Poverty, abuse, choices
"I haven't been suffering so much... only sometimes"
Themes: Poverty, abuse, choices
"I haven't been suffering so much... only sometimes"