But that intimacy of mutual embarrassment, in which each feels that the other is feeling something, having once existed, its effect is not to be done away with.
In George Eliot's "Middlemarch," the author explores the complexity of human relationships, particularly the nuanced feelings of intimacy and embarrassment that can arise between individuals. This emotional connection is characterized by a shared vulnerability, where both individuals are aware of each other's feelings, creating a profound bond. This mutual recognition fosters a sense of closeness that transcends the moments of discomfort.
The impact of such intimate experiences lingers long after the...