The mother and son in the play are completely like two strangers

Nakia 2022-03-24 09:02:09

"Genius Girl"

Subjective rating: 8 points

Plot overview

The female mathematician entrusted her daughter to her own younger brother before she died, hoping that her child would not repeat her own mistakes, that is, her mother used her as a machine for solving math problems until her death. In order to take care of his niece, the male protagonist quit his job as a doctor's professor and hid in a small mountain village as a ship repairman, hoping that the child could live a simple and ordinary life. But the child's grandmother still found out that she had an unexpected talent for mathematics. She wanted to continue to nurture her granddaughter as before, and then asked a lawyer to fight for custody. In the end, the male protagonist continued to raise his little girl as he wished.

Evaluate feelings

The mother and son in the play are completely like two strangers, tit-for-tat in law and respectful in private. Did the most rational mathematician even lose all family affection?

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  • Mary Adler: [opening a present from Evelyn] An Apple? Whoa.

    Evelyn: It's a Macbook, darling. Top of the line, with the retina display.

    Frank Adler: Hey, you know who else has a retina display?

    Mary Adler: Fred!

    Evelyn: Mary, I understand you like mathematics. So, on there, you'll find a great out-of-print book by Charles Zimmer called "Transitions in Advanced Algebra."

    Mary Adler: Yeah. Love that book.

    Evelyn: You're saying you've read it?

    Mary Adler: Yeah, I've kind of moved on to differential equations now.

    Frank Adler: Don't forget your manners. Thank your grandma.

    Mary Adler: Thank you, Grandma.

    Evelyn: Grandmother or Evelyn will do just fine. There's so much more on there. Things I know you'll find really challenging.

    Frank Adler: Yes, but sadly it's a school night, and there's homework to do. What a surprise, though, right? Say good night to Grandmother or Evelyn.

    Mary Adler: Good night.

  • Frank Adler: We've discussed this ad nauseum.

    Mary Adler: What's ad nauseum?

    Frank Adler: Oh, you don't know? Well, looks like someone needs school.