Re: second opinion
Win Boogie (WinBoogie@aol.com)
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 19:58:53 -0400 (EDT)
In a message dated 98-04-29 17:50:49 EDT, you write:
<<
I think I have an *idea* of what you're talking about, and if I was in
my right mind, I didn't call Teddy a whiner at *all*. I remember saying
that it was possible to read Teddy's accurate hypothetical account of
his death as a sort of subconscious cry for help, but I myself don't
read it that way. I don't remember what I said about Seymour at all.
Whatever I did say, I disclaim it entirely. The past is the past, and
I'm not willing to stand by it.
>>
First an apology; as I said I wasn't challenging your opinion, I just
couldn't remember what it was. Now I rememeber a little better with your
prodding. I think the hypothetical account of his death is consistent with the
seer myth. I think viewing it as a cry for help is projecting our modern world
of psychobabble onto it. The way Teddy presents it, and the way I understand
it, it's just part of the spiritual life. A saint, buddha, or guru would be
consigned to these matters quite comfortably.
In regards to Seymour, I believe his cry for help was marrying Muriel. I
can't really talk about that without a lot more time and emotional energy to
give. I've been meaning to respond, but it is a very heavy and personal
subject for me. I hope to get around to it eventually.
Robert