She was one who wished to believe the human motives precede actions for she was {she had always been} a rational individual yet clearly there were times {was this one of those times?} when actions might precede motives and even render them useless.
In Joyce Carol Oates' work "I Am No One You Know," the character grapples with the relationship between human motives and actions. She has typically held a rational perspective, believing that intentions drive behaviors. However, she finds herself questioning this belief in certain situations, wondering if actions can occur independently of motives, making them irrelevant at times.
This internal conflict reflects her struggle to reconcile her understanding of human psychology with...
