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Great take, Hammie
The lines between the haves and have-nots have been nicely drawn by you. I am always appreciative of you pointing out the finest nuances, which most of us might miss. Thank you for working so hard to do this.
Like you, I was also at first intrigued by the whole plan of DT to send the things from the room to Viplav. It is indeed disappointing that he was happy to see his things, but unsurprising, considering that he is still a fledgling, attached to the memories of his nest. The "nest" is a protective cage made from the bars of patriarchal beliefs and tyrannical obligations to uphold all that is done without question. However since the nest is lined with fur and feathers of comfort and status, this ugly truth is hidden from the baby bird living in the nest. Once the bird has flown the coop, then there is chaos of sorts. The status quo can be upset, along with the power and status of the patriarch. The patriarch entices a vulnerable girl to visit the nest and make note of how comfortable it is. The girl falls prey to the plan, and visibly feels guilty for housing this bird in an unfeathered nest lined with "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," insults and poverty.
DT is rather astute, and just in case the plan is not successful, he sends the things in the nest to the bird that has already left it. This is a master move on his part, plan b of sorts. As you pointed out yesterday in response to my observation to your Friday's take, one may have outgrown the room but memories linger. Here by sending the things to Vip DT is jogging those memories and hopes that Vip will be re-addicted to all things tinsel. Naturally, Vip feels thrilled at seeing his things, and it appears like a reversal of sorts. However, I agree with you that this plan, too, will backfire, and Vip will have less of a reason to return to the cage.
Best wishes and namaste
The lines between the haves and have-nots have been nicely drawn by you. I am always appreciative of you pointing out the finest nuances, which most of us might miss. Thank you for working so hard to do this.
Like you, I was also at first intrigued by the whole plan of DT to send the things from the room to Viplav. It is indeed disappointing that he was happy to see his things, but unsurprising, considering that he is still a fledgling, attached to the memories of his nest. The "nest" is a protective cage made from the bars of patriarchal beliefs and tyrannical obligations to uphold all that is done without question. However since the nest is lined with fur and feathers of comfort and status, this ugly truth is hidden from the baby bird living in the nest. Once the bird has flown the coop, then there is chaos of sorts. The status quo can be upset, along with the power and status of the patriarch. The patriarch entices a vulnerable girl to visit the nest and make note of how comfortable it is. The girl falls prey to the plan, and visibly feels guilty for housing this bird in an unfeathered nest lined with "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune," insults and poverty.
DT is rather astute, and just in case the plan is not successful, he sends the things in the nest to the bird that has already left it. This is a master move on his part, plan b of sorts. As you pointed out yesterday in response to my observation to your Friday's take, one may have outgrown the room but memories linger. Here by sending the things to Vip DT is jogging those memories and hopes that Vip will be re-addicted to all things tinsel. Naturally, Vip feels thrilled at seeing his things, and it appears like a reversal of sorts. However, I agree with you that this plan, too, will backfire, and Vip will have less of a reason to return to the cage.
Best wishes and namaste
Anupamaa
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon
Indian Mythology
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