They'd like to see through me, but nothing is more opaquethan absolute transparency.
In Margaret Atwood's "Morning in the Burned House," the speaker grapples with the paradox of transparency. Although people desire to understand her fully, the idea of complete openness can be misleading and obscure the truth. The quote suggests that what seems clear may actually hide deeper complexities, making total exposure counterproductive.
This notion reflects the broader theme of perception versus reality. Atwood implies that striving for absolute transparency may lead to...
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