You can wet the rim of a glass and run your finger around the rim and it will make a sound. This is what I feel like: this sound of glass. I feel like the word shatter. I want to be with someone.
In "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, the narrator uses the metaphor of a wet glass rim to express her emotional state. Just like the glass produces a sound when touched, she conveys a sense of longing and fragility in her feelings. This imagery suggests that her emotions are delicate and vulnerable, mirroring her desire for connection.
The mention of the word "shatter" emphasizes the intensity of her feelings, illustrating the potential for both beauty and destruction in her longing for companionship. The desire to be with someone signifies a deep need for intimacy and understanding, which are crucial themes in Atwood's exploration of human relationships in a dystopian context.
