Subject: Re: It's a Wise Child
AntiUtopia@aol.com
Date: Thu Jan 27 2000 - 11:14:54 EST
Thanks for the reply, LR ;)
I see your point. I think that's definitely part of it, especially with Franny. But on the other end of the scale we have Teddy, who recognizes the shortcomings of others, can describe them adeptly, and makes no apologies for not sharing them. He does posture as a "superior" individual by his statements but, well, he is :) (at least within that framework). The real problem lies in comparing yourself to another to begin with. Once you've abandoned this, you can admit yours and others' strengths and weaknesses without shame or pride, and acknowledge your place and responsibilities to yourself without having get recognition from others. You're humble without being self-deprecating. And you're usually a very considerate individual (how far I have to go :) -- oops, I'm being self deprecating!).
Now, where Seymour fit into all this is harder to say. I would say Franny hadn't quite come that far, Teddy had, but Seymour? That's tougher. I vacillate a bit with him...
Jim
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