tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post5385330657453243201..comments2024-03-18T03:40:39.185-04:00Comments on The Curious Jew: The Fairy QueenChanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655144434904957767noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-49648234796294187692008-05-13T23:05:00.000-04:002008-05-13T23:05:00.000-04:00This is quite intense. What does it mean that he n...This is quite intense. What does it mean that he needed to destroy the Queen in order to capture her and also bring her to full life? The price seems almost too high -- true, she became incorporated into his soul and play, but he could no longer dialogue with her, or relate to her in any way as her own sovereign being, which is after all what the meaning and joy of love is rooted in.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps this captures the tragedy of human existence -- the inability to fully, truly live as oneself in this world and this lifetime. One's true fruit may come to blossom in a way that he cannot experience himself. Others will partake of it, but he himself will not be able to taste the fruit of his own labor. <BR/><BR/>I haven't even touched on the tragic role of the feminine.... The role the Queen plays as both love and mother.... I suppose she dies in one world to ultimately capture him in another. But she evinces a willingness, or even an eagerness to die. Does her commitment come from devotion, necessity, love? Is it self-sacrifice or self-ascension she pursues? Does she reflect the role of the feminine in all connections? (One could analyze the Freudian themes endlessly...! :-] .... but in many ways those themes might cheapen the painful, true depth of the story.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-10220929142507698492008-05-11T12:02:00.000-04:002008-05-11T12:02:00.000-04:00perfect story for Lightman! You almost capture his...perfect story for Lightman! You almost capture his soul on this story. Amazing!Stubborn and Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343902285678273948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-18090625086461339092008-05-11T09:43:00.000-04:002008-05-11T09:43:00.000-04:00Chana,this is such a powerful piece!All three of u...Chana,this is such a powerful piece!<BR/>All three of us read it while having breakfast this morning and it spoke to each and every one of us.<BR/> You have an incredible gift of putting emotions into writing. looking forward to many more stories .<BR/> Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-78631999668546026842008-05-11T02:40:00.000-04:002008-05-11T02:40:00.000-04:00i can certainly attest to that! chana you are wond...i can certainly attest to that! chana you are wonderful; the depth of your emotions, insight, and kindness are truly remarkable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-42034039341372362252008-05-09T16:05:00.000-04:002008-05-09T16:05:00.000-04:00Chana,this is an amazing story!Elster is right in ...Chana,this is an amazing story!<BR/>Elster is right in saying that many of your stories deal with pain,loss... I'm not surprised. You help enough people @ Stern deal with their broken hearts. Very thoughtful and kind of you.<BR/>Good shabbos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-86815085330894669242008-05-09T00:20:00.000-04:002008-05-09T00:20:00.000-04:00Wow. Good job!Wow. Good job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-31578680974495438352008-05-08T09:56:00.000-04:002008-05-08T09:56:00.000-04:00I wonder why the majority of your stories all touc...I wonder why the majority of your stories all touch upon loss - and choices that all have poor consequences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-90309760434240563552008-05-07T23:50:00.000-04:002008-05-07T23:50:00.000-04:00Luckily I have no willpower, and even though I sho...Luckily I have no willpower, and even though I should sleep I couldn't stop reading. This is a beautiful fairy tale...just what I feel like for the spring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-76773737647035772032008-05-07T20:10:00.000-04:002008-05-07T20:10:00.000-04:00Breathtaking and sad at the same time. Truly enjoy...Breathtaking and sad at the same time. Truly enjoyed this. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12970718.post-71391393227560738972008-05-07T18:43:00.000-04:002008-05-07T18:43:00.000-04:00Lovely!This is a good break...in preparation fot t...Lovely!<BR/><BR/>This is a good break...in preparation fot the finals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com