Scotty
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Erika Robuck:
Being a teacher of modern American literature, of course, I have so many questions. I have always believed that Scott and Zelda were each other's cancer. Who was more dependent on the other? After all, Zelda wouldn't even agree to marry Scott until he told her that he was published and broke off a "fling" with Auburn's quarterback to do so. She was used to being spoiled. I can also obviously see how she was his muse.
Erika Robuck
I envy that you teach American Lit--always my favorite classes from high school to college.
As for Scott and Zelda, they seem to represent the classic co-dependent couple. They likely shared equal parts in their failings, and both suffered--he from alcoholism and she from mental illness.
When the tragic side of their relationship seems overwhelming, I return to their letters. They expressed their love for one another so perfectly on paper. If their addictions and hospitalizations could have been stripped away, they might have had a beautiful love story.
As for Scott and Zelda, they seem to represent the classic co-dependent couple. They likely shared equal parts in their failings, and both suffered--he from alcoholism and she from mental illness.
When the tragic side of their relationship seems overwhelming, I return to their letters. They expressed their love for one another so perfectly on paper. If their addictions and hospitalizations could have been stripped away, they might have had a beautiful love story.
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Erika Robuck:
Hi Erika, I just wanted to say thank you for Liking my review of House of Hawthorne. Considering how full your day must be, I'm honored that you took the time. I have no questions for you right now, but Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ won't allow me to post this without a question mark. That makes sense, right? Take care, be well, and keep up the good work! Denny
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