Marie Peram answers “Why did Oliver get married? Wasn't he...”

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Why did Oliver get married? Wasn't he still in love with Elio?

Marie Peram I have given this weeks of thought. The age difference, although not huge, still has some bearing on their relationship. For years, Elio was accustome…moreI have given this weeks of thought. The age difference, although not huge, still has some bearing on their relationship. For years, Elio was accustomed to having a summer student around, who was older and had more life experience.
Elio was about to start his senior yr of high school. This is a big time of maturing and trying to figure out what to do with your life.
Oliver was 7 yrs his senior and after his 6 wks in Italy, he wass to return to his life back in the States. His home, his fiancee, his job, his family, etc.
What hit me was, after Oliver tells Elio about his fiancee of TWO years, Elio says "You never said anything".
Perhaps if Oliver had been honest,
Elio might not have gotten involved.
But I doubt it, as he was infatuated with Oliver. He was younger and less experienced(less)

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