Trinity

Alessandro 2022-01-06 08:02:25

Although the whole article is about sex, there are actually many religious clues interspersed in it. The various dialogues between Mark and the priest are more explicit, and another invisible clue is the Trinity. Whether you believe in Christianity or Catholicism, you probably know the concept of the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Reflected in the male protagonist, just like the narration at the final funeral: three beautiful women have loved me, and they will all come to my funeral. 1. Amanda —— Spirit 2. Sheryl —— Sex 3. Susan —— Spiritual Unity The hero Mark experienced psychological injury (Amanda), physical growth (Sheryl), and finally found his love in this life (Susan) ).

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  • Mark O'Brien: What happens when...?

    Cheryl: What happens when what?

    Mark O'Brien: When people become attached to each other.

    Cheryl: What people?

    Mark O'Brien: Just people.

    Mark O'Brien: What's the chemistry in it all? When people are attracted to each other.

    Cheryl: Are you attracted to me?

    Mark O'Brien: God, no.

    Cheryl: Ha-ha-ha.

    Mark O'Brien: I'm just talking hypothetically.

    Cheryl: Hypothetically... they write poems. They have sex.

    Mark O'Brien: And what happens next?

    Cheryl: After poetry and sex? Nothing or everything. The rest is by negotiation, as it were.

    Mark O'Brien: What do you mean?

    Cheryl: I mean, you can leave it at love and attraction... or you can make things complicated, like most people do.

    Mark O'Brien: Have you?

    Cheryl: Yes.

  • Cheryl: Hi Mark O'Brien!

    Mark O'Brien: Your money is on the desk over there.

    Cheryl: Yes it is! Thank you!

    Mark O'Brien: I didn't know whether to pay you now or after.

    Cheryl: I'm not a prostitute, so you don't have to pay me up front.

    Mark O'Brien: That was the wrong way to start off.

    Cheryl: It really was! Shall we start again?