In this piece, there is so much tension between the couple.
While I was reading it, I was uneasy throughout because the words exchanged
were curt and cold. It seemed like they were holding onto a relationship that
was dying out, and their conversation was vague to me. He kept referring to an operation which
she didn’t want to go through with. I felt as though he was trying to convince
her to see through the operation, which was the main reason for their failing
relationship. There were subtle connotations that I picked up on that made it
seem as though this operation was referring to an abortion. This was especially emphasized
on when he says “I don't want anyone but you. I don’t want anyone
else.” It almost seemed like whatever they were discussing about, possibly the
baby was an obstacle in their lives. The American man also seemed like he was
not ready to settle down and take life seriously and take responsibility. He
appeared to still want to see more of the world, live on the edge and live a
carefree life that now seemed impossible if she didn't go through with the
operation. I also found it interesting how the two seem to want very different
things. She probably wants to keep the child or settle down where as he is
still looking for adventure. A dialogue that stuck with me was when he was
talking about how they can have everything and the whole world and she
disagrees and says that it isn’t theirs anymore. It is almost like she has
accepted the fact that adventure and in transit lives are no longer for them.
She instead thinks they need more stability. He on the other hand still
believes that they are not yet ready and haven’t yet lived their lives. There
is a sharp contrast between the two desires, creating the tension.
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