Topic 1. Can you understand why Esther killed Laurence? Can you accept that she did so?
A Native American woman named Esther left her family to become educated Christian. She was raised by Father Paul. He had a nephew, whose name is Laurance. As adult, Esther and Laurance fell in love with each other. To get admittance to uncle Paul, Laurence told him about their love. But, Paul who seemed to be generous got upset and disagreed.
Moreover, He persuaded his nephew to drop the love for Esther with racist-like remarks and suggesting marriage to another white woman. Eventually, Laurence followed Paul's advice. Overhearing their conversation, Esther killed Laurence due to the disappointment to their betrayal and jealousy to that white woman, and then left the house.
I can understand why she killed him. The reason is about Esther's emotion. Her feeling of being betrayed and disappointment may be as great as the affection and trust to them. The presence of Paul and Laurence is a kind of comfort to Esther who had a hard time because she is a exiled person. But there no longer were such solace. Especially, failure of love with Laurence may be a big shock to her.
However, I cannot accept her behavior. It was impulsive, unreasonable, and impersonal treatment. Of course, such feeling always change people's mind in an instant. But she should have tried to be calm and find another solution. She will suffer from that awful memory and guilty forever.
Seonghwan Cho / Chapter2 Part2 B1 / Wed 1-2
Hi I'm Jeeny Jung from your class. I liked how you specifically paraphrased the story. It was good to understand if I had been a person who hasn't read it. Also, I agree with the last part which you wrote how Esther would feel guilt. Thanks for sharing your writing.
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Ye Eun from your class.
ReplyDeleteYour opinion about Esther's act is very convincing and interesting.
I agree your thinking.
Thank you for sharing your story.