He had mistaken the two of them for one and entrusted to her this ghost of his alone. A mistake married people make.
In John Updike's "Rabbit Is Rich," the complexity of marital relationships is explored, particularly through the lens of miscommunication and mistaken identity. The quote highlights a common error among married couples, where individuals may blur the lines between their partner and another person, leading to emotional misunderstandings. This scenario suggests that people can project their feelings onto others, resulting in misplaced trust and connection.
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