I was irritated by the way he conflated his own shifting needs with an impersonal destiny. I want it, therefore...it's in the stars!

πŸ“– Ian Mcewan

🌍 British  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Author

πŸŽ‚ June 21, 1948
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The protagonist expresses frustration towards someone who confuses personal desires with a predetermined fate. This conflation suggests that the individual's changing needs are misrepresented as a cosmic plan, leading to irritation. The assertion "I want it, therefore... it's in the stars!" highlights a tendency to externalize personal wishes as if they were ordained by destiny.

This reflection reveals a complexity in how people interpret their ambitions and circumstances. It critiques the...

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