Thomas answers “What did you think the purpose of Em dying...”

Phoebe asked this question about One Day:

What did you think the purpose of Em dying was? Was it to teach us or the characters a lesson? If so, what lesson?

Thomas The point is to cherish what little time we have with the ones we love. It is a traditional Greek tragedy.

Vassoula Turandot Well, Greek tragedies always have the so-called "katharsis" i can't really give it a word in English, but the main idea is that the audience must feel ...more
Sep 03, 2016 06:16PM · flag

Konnie Being that this is probably one of my absolute favorite books of all-time, I really enjoy your comments and analysis of this book, Thomas & Vassoula. ...more
Sep 22, 2017 07:21AM · flag

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