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

  • The Minister: I would say to you that if there is one of these commandments you do not love and do not obey, you have no business at the Lord's table.

  • The Minister: Can you think of anything of real value that the outsiders have brought with them?

    Bess McNeill: Uh... their music!