I had fallen in love. What I mean is: I had begun to recognize, to isolate the signs of one of those from the others, in fact I waited for these signs I had begun to recognize, I sought them, responded to those signs I awaited with other signs I made myself, or rather it was I who aroused them, these signs from her, which I answered with other signs of my own . . .
In the narrative, the speaker experiences the complex emotions of falling in love, highlighting a deep awareness of love's signs and signals. This awareness allows them to differentiate between various feelings and recognize when love begins to emerge. The speaker describes a reciprocal interaction where they actively seek out these signs and respond to them, creating a cycle of communication grounded in mutual recognition.
The interaction described emphasizes the idea that love is not just an emotion felt passively, but a dynamic exchange where both parties contribute their own signs of affection. The speaker illustrates love as a conscious act of engagement, where they nurture the signs of affection and stimulate responses, thus deepening their connection with the beloved. This intricate dance of signs reflects the beauty and complexity of romantic relationships.
