The more beautiful the more fragile

Carmel 2022-04-21 09:02:34

There is only one way in our world, and we are only "qualified" to live in it by complying with various rules and regulations. Another way, belongs to the Lord.

The purity of bess made her completely ignore the rules of the world. Her pure and beautiful humanity was not destroyed by society, so it was also the price she paid for her life. Her husband, her parents, and the people in her environment, including throwing stones at her children, all represent a class that is not pure.

During the wedding at the beginning, she wanted to give herself to her husband. At that moment, she first felt that Jan was not a simple good person, and he might fail him.

(to be continued)

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Breaking the Waves quotes

  • [first lines]

    Bess McNeill: His name is Jan.

    The Minister: I do not know him.

    Bess McNeill: [coyly] He's from the lake.

    The Minister: You know we do not favor matrimony with outsiders.

    An Elder: Can you even tell us what matrimony is?

    Bess McNeill: It's when two people are joined in God.

  • Jan Nyman: Love is a mighty power, isn't it?