Should the eyes have always been the same?
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Re: Should the eyes have always been the same?
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- Although Alex was very quick to believe Angela's supernatural experiences, his quick judgement and the reader's acceptance were more plausible due to Angela's changing eyes.
- Angela's changing eyes could also be the result of her supernatural gift; and Alex's eyes, on the other hand, did not change because he is not the conduit.
- Lastly, the similarity between Alex's and Gerhard's eyes, helped the reader further accept the many questionable and supernatural occurrences throughout the novel.
However, I do have the following questions and critiques.
- During her trances as Fioretta, Angela's eyes changed to a green color; but did her eyes indicated any change as Sophia?
- Although I like the idea that the eyes are the windows to the soul, Angela's eye color changes and Alex/Gerhard similar eyes are difficult to genetically explain; but after all, Belle Ami's story is a fictional book and an enjoyable read!
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I found this element of the story annoying. Yes, Alex and Gerhard had the same color eyes, but they were different from Guiliano's, which made no sense. I think Angela's eyes changing color was a cheap device. I mean, seriously, why would her eyes change color? It would be enough for her manner or speech to change.Taekwondoqueen wrote: ↑12 Aug 2018, 20:36 Alex first said that when Angela was in her trance as Fioretta, her eyes changed from brown to forest green. Then, it stated that Gerhard had the same different colored eyes as Alex did. Should Angela’s eyes have stayed the same during her trances as Fioretta, or was that so far back that it made sense for them to change? Still, how come Alex’s eyes stayed the same, but Angela’s changed? Could it have been to prove that she was ina trance? I think that the eyes should have always stayed the same because the eyes are considered the doorways of the soul. What do you think?
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Alex, with his multicolor eyes, never went into a trance, so it makes sense that his eye color(s) didn't change. I would have liked it best if all the characters that Alex was reflecting had his same odd colored eyes though. It just would have tidied up the eye-thing. However, it wasn't necessary for the story since he didn't actually 'become' his past selves.
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I also found it strange, to my mind everytime there was that change of the eyes I always imagine the "evil spirits" being the ones taking over herDavid Horta Alonso wrote: ↑17 Aug 2018, 01:49 I found the change in the eyes a strange happening. I wonder if such is possible in the society today.
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