Your comment makes me ponder: does Kristen marry the right person for her, or does she become the right wife for the person she married? Taken to the macro, does who we are influence the choices we make, or do the choices we make shape who we become? Such an interesting rabbit hole to dive into, on both literary and personal fronts!
I wholeheartedly agree that she married the right person. But also, yes. She would've liked a simple life. Loved, though? Maybe not. Such a heavy and beautiful story.
Your comment makes me ponder: does Kristen marry the right person for her, or does she become the right wife for the person she married? Taken to the macro, does who we are influence the choices we make, or do the choices we make shape who we become? Such an interesting rabbit hole to dive into, on both literary and personal fronts!
Excellent questions, Erin! That's what I love about fiction--we get to explore these issues vicariously through characters.
Have you read all of Kristin?
I have. I’m a big fan of Undset’s writing!
Sigh.
I wholeheartedly agree that she married the right person. But also, yes. She would've liked a simple life. Loved, though? Maybe not. Such a heavy and beautiful story.
And always so many nuances to discuss!