On the other hand, she had an uncanny resistance to physical pain: if she burnt her mouth or cut herself, as a rule she didn't cry. It was ill will, the ill will of the universe, that distressed her.
In Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin," the protagonist exhibits a remarkable ability to withstand physical pain without succumbing to tears or distress. Whether it’s a burn or a cut, she remains stoic, suggesting a deep-rooted resilience to bodily suffering. This physical toughness contrasts sharply with her emotional experiences, indicating a sensitivity to the subtler, more insidious pains inflicted by the world around her.
Her true anguish seems to stem from the...
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