Dianna Cacace

Layton period 1

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

I think the children act has a lot to do with fate. No matter what, we cant escape our destinies or change who we fundamentally are #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

The fact that it look Phil so many days to be a "good person" is troubling in a way. People rarely get second chances, let alone however many Phil got. It shows the audience that we need to be aware of the impact we have #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@EmilyJolly_lit I see what you mean. I think everyone thinks he's so precocious because of the way he handles life with his illness but in reality, he has had no real life experience outside of a hospital so he doesn't know how to act #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

I think Adam brought out the innocence and wildness of youth in Fiona, but in the same way, Fiona brought out the defeat and hopelessness of growing old in Adam. I think that's why he refused the blood transfusion #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

#laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

The passion and feeling that Adam brings out in Fiona is exaxtly what Jack Wants. Interesting how that happens

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@sameershah27 I agree. He has basically absolutely no freedom. We see that when his religion stops him from saving his own life. Playing the violin is his only exercise of freedom and autonomy #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

I know that it seems odd to learn a new instrument knowing you could die soon, but to me that shows that Adam is mature enough to seek enrichment and personal fulfillment before he dies. That's just what he finds valuable #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

The fact that Fiona sides more with secular views transfer to her personal life and marriage as well. Rather than think with passion, she treats everything like a job #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

The fact that Meursault is blamed for the death of his mother shows the corruption of government and authority in general. Maybe life really is meaningless if life or death decisions can be objective in the eyes of facts #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@emilyah24 @VoroninDiana I agree. That is why he said he misses physical contact with Marie but he gets used to it. Marie is more of an event or object than person with emotions to him #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@Raj102700 In a way I understand this viewpoint, but if nothing matters, why not try and make the most of it while you can? Even if life is ultimately pointless, shouldn't that be motivation to do anything you want? Maybe that is why Meursault kills the Arab in the first place #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@KaitlynStanton9 I think it also represents how literally nothing matters at that point and the only thing he has to look forward to is what lies beyond, which to him is nothing at all. The sky is a reminder of how empty life is and how nothing matters #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

Well until he kills someone...

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

I think that if we could read the story from someone like Raymond or Marie's point of view Meursault would almost seem normal. It just shows how you never know what someone is truly thinking or feeling #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@litwithleena I agree. And I think the fact that Marie continues to try with Meursault shows that huge difference in the way they feel emotions. While Meursault is indifferent, Marie puts her feelings for Meursault over her dignity almost. This emphasizes Meursaults apathy #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

The fact that Meursault describes the sunlight as stabbing show what a major effect light has on his emotions. Light almost makes him forget how to act, like when he fell asleep at his mother's funeral. I wonder why his senses get overloaded so easily #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@g_bogut I think this is further emphasized by his lack of compassion when Raymond acts abusive towards women #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

@jazzageblues I wonder if something emotionally stunted him. I know he doesn't have a relationship with his father could that have affected the way he feels emotions? Or is it something more fundamental like a social disorder #laylit18

[Dianna Cacace @DiannaCacace]

Everytime the sun is shining bright, Meursault gets sleepy. It seems to happen at the wrong times, such as at his own mothers funeral. I wonder if this will be have an important role later in the novel #laylit18