Ali Baba protects the lovers! Gives them the luck of bandits, and no guilt, for love fills certain people and expands them beyond all laws; there is no time, no place for regrets, hesitations, cowardices. Love runs free and reckless, and all the gentle trickeries perpetrated to protect others from its burns-those who are not the lovers but who might be the victims of this love's expansion.
In "The Four-Chambered Heart," Anaïs Nin explores the theme of love's transformative and liberating power. She presents love as a force that transcends societal norms and moral dilemmas, bringing together individuals beyond the constraints of time and place. The metaphor of Ali Baba suggests that, like the bandits, lovers are shielded by their passionate pursuits, free from guilt or regret. This idealization of love enables lovers to embrace their desires fully, regardless of the repercussions for those around them.
Nin suggests that the intensity of love can create ripples affecting others, yet the lovers remain untouched by these consequences. The narrative emphasizes the notion that love can be both reckless and enchanting, driven by a desire to protect one another from the potential harm of their feelings. Ultimately, Nin celebrates love's boundless nature, illustrating how it empowers individuals to break free from societal expectations and the burdens of guilt, embracing the fullness of their emotions.