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"But it is always to a mere mortal, and as a mere mortal, that we choose to be faithful or not." p.177 (ch9, Mme Bovary)

What fails to grasp is the fact that just because Joe is a literally does not mean that he cannot read in a metaphysical sense. Indeed Joe is a greater reader of people and life than Pip ever is able to become."

"Like a true friend and a good writer, right words are hard to find. And all of those, like a mother, have the power to give life."