In the story "Mercy" by Jodi Picoult, the protagonist reflects on the nuances of the Gaelic language, particularly how it expresses love differently from English. Instead of stating simply that one is in love, Gaelic emphasizes a possessive nature by saying one "had love toward" someone, suggesting that love is something tangible and valuable that can be offered, much like a gift.
This perspective on love transforms it into a physical...