She noticed that other girls were falling in love, getting married. It seemed to produce a state of euphoria in them. She became unsure that her own way of living was as pleasant as she thought it was. It seemed to have an aimlessness to it that did not lead anywhere. Day followed day, and the calm level of her pleasures as a single woman remained constant. Certainly she never reached euphoria. And she wanted euphoria to add to the other good feelings she had.

πŸ“– Alice Walker

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Author

πŸŽ‚ February 9, 1944
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The protagonist observes the experiences of other girls who are falling in love and marrying, and she notices the joy and excitement this brings them. This contrasts sharply with her own life, which she begins to question. She feels that her single existence lacks purpose and direction, leading her to doubt the satisfaction she once found in it. She contrasts her steady yet unremarkable pleasures against the intense happiness she perceives in others.

As time passes, her routine life appears more aimless, leaving her longing for the euphoria that she witnesses in those around her. While she recognizes her own contentment in being single, it lacks the exhilarating highs she desires. This yearning for a more profound emotional experience pushes her to reconsider her choices and the path she is on, highlighting a common human desire for connection and the highs of love.

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