Sab
One last thought on Sab… I found it interesting that noone mentioned Teresa in our discussion of what is “romantic” about Sab. Her description almost always uses the word sublime, as she is characterized as not the normal beauty, but none the less having a beauty of her own.
I greatly enjoyed the discussion of many different interpretations of the book. I had not taken my reading to that level, but it was helpful to see the variety. I have traditionally tried to stay to what seems to be the author’s intent. I kind of like the idea that the meaning is up for interpretation, because that means that as long as I can explain my interpretation it is not wrong (as was the case in school). However, I am not willing to accept that simply because they are not wrong, I should agree to hold that view. Specifically the thought that Sab’s vomiting blood at the end was connected to the blood lost by Carlota at the loss of her virginity was a bit much for me. I can see where it comes from, but…, yeah…, too big of a jump from what is on the page for me to get yet, maybe someday, but not yet.
