-in almost all stories of promises and prohibitions, the promises and prohibitions carry with them the inevitability of failure, of their own breaking.
In A.S. Byatt's "The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye," the narratives often explore the themes of promises and prohibitions, presenting a sense of inherent failure that accompanies these commitments. The characters grapple with the aspirations tied to their promises while simultaneously contending with the underlying tensions that lead to their eventual breakdown.
This inevitability of failure highlights the complexity of human desires and the fragility of intentions. Byatt's storytelling emphasizes that, despite the allure of promises, there exists a looming risk of disappointment, reflecting a deeper commentary on the human condition and our struggles with aspirations and limitations.