This was the great difference between disappointing him and disappointing somebody like my mother, or even my aunts. Masculine self-centeredness made him restful to be with.

πŸ“– Alice Munro

🌍 Canadian  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ July 10, 1931
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In Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women," the narrator reflects on the nature of disappointment in relationships, contrasting her feelings toward a significant male figure and her maternal relatives. The distinction lies in how the male character's self-centeredness offers a sense of ease and comfort, as opposed to the weight of expectations often felt from her mother and aunts. This suggests a complexity in navigating personal connections, highlighting the different...

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