Re: Teddy, reincarnation, vedantic/buddhist angles. . .
Paul Janse (PJanse@compuserve.com)
Mon, 02 Nov 1998 04:03:06 -0500
Yes, I agree that Teddy wouldn't be screeming. Moreover, I cannot visuali=
ze
him pushing his sister playfully into a pool, having pondered tthe
possibility of its being dry only a few moments before.
But what troubles me is his indifference to the feelings of his family
about his death. I mean, he does take trouble to please people, he isn't
generally indifferent. So why is it "ridiculous" to mention the time of h=
is
death? This troubles me more artistically than morally. It is one of the
reasons that this story is certainly not my favourite one.
Paul Janse