Do you like how Ron has had multiple relationships? Why or why not?
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Re: Do you like how Ron has had multiple relationships? Why or why not?
Yes, it is possible to have a crash on someone. You can see Ron struggle with his feelings. I could associate the need for attention to how he was nurtured from a tender age. Foster homes aren't always hospitable. This might be the reason he is always seeking to have someone who would love him.lavkathleen wrote: ↑05 Nov 2020, 21:47I haven't thought of it that way, but I agree with you—it makes sense. Now that you mentioned it, I realized I can relate with Ron a little. But then again, don't we all need and crave that connection with someone?Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑05 Nov 2020, 01:58Ron must have been naive in the beginning. He always wanted something or someone to connect with. And as an orphan he was lacking in attention and loneliness was a constant issue. I think this is the reason he clings so fast to whoever he meets. Do you have a different opinion?lavkathleen wrote: ↑03 Nov 2020, 03:19
I agree with this, but I don't think he went into those relationships to "bring out the best in him", though. I think it was only coincidence that he met those women and eventually got attracted to them—that's all it is. I understand that you enjoyed the book less, though. The author needs to resort to something else to make the character more interesting.
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I agree with you. There is no need to include multiple relationships to prove the point. Other aspects of life or other incidents could have been used to depict his characteristics. But if there is any other reason that any one of you think I might've missed for his multiple relationships, I want to know that.maiiii_maii wrote: ↑02 Nov 2020, 20:59 In the story, Ron has one relationship after the other. On my part, it dampened my interest in the story. I don't think one needs multiple relationships in order to bring out the best in him. What do you guys think?
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I must say that I agree with this perspective. I think that we, humans, innately seek love and/or connection. As Ron was an orphan, he did not have much of that growing up.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑05 Nov 2020, 01:58Ron must have been naive in the beginning. He always wanted something or someone to connect with. And as an orphan he was lacking in attention and loneliness was a constant issue. I think this is the reason he clings so fast to whoever he meets. Do you have a different opinion?lavkathleen wrote: ↑03 Nov 2020, 03:19I agree with this, but I don't think he went into those relationships to "bring out the best in him", though. I think it was only coincidence that he met those women and eventually got attracted to them—that's all it is. I understand that you enjoyed the book less, though. The author needs to resort to something else to make the character more interesting.maiiii_maii wrote: ↑02 Nov 2020, 20:59 I don't think one needs multiple relationships in order to bring out the best in him.
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It is true that Ron was easy to hook up with. It got me concerned of how fast he could fall in love with a stranger. But that is not a flaw in Robert's way of writing, it's his choice of characterization. I didn't find it inappropriate.Sou Hi wrote: ↑07 Nov 2020, 22:22 Frankly, I dislike this type of man, especially when they are the main characters. I feel like Ron will just date whoever approaches him, without really caring why he should go out with them. And when they want to leave, he simply lets them go. I hardly feel the love in his relationships, so I think this aspect is unnecessary for the story. It only makes me lose interest in the book.
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I second that. Well, according to me one needs to have more integrity when it comes to relationships. And sticking to one person can help bring out the best. I think sometimes getting in relationships one after the other only results into a confused personality, someone who cannot stick to one thing and may not know where their heart and happiness lies.maiiii_maii wrote: ↑02 Nov 2020, 20:59 I don't think one needs multiple relationships in order to bring out the best in him. What do you guys think?
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I think it says a lot about how his personality developed as someone who jumped from one foster home to another, again and again. People take advantage of perks of adopting foster children, which leads to the kids not receiving the attention and affection that they need while growing up.raj_nandani_poet wrote: ↑07 Nov 2020, 11:44 I agree with you. There is no need to include multiple relationships to prove the point. Other aspects of life or other incidents could have been used to depict his characteristics. But if there is any other reason that any one of you think I might've missed for his multiple relationships, I want to know that.
Maybe the author was aiming to show Ron's need for that by putting him in different romantic relationships.
Or maybe he wasn't thinking about that at all and just thought he'd throw the guy in those relationships because that's how life goes sometimes. Who knows, right?
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Okay, this is an interesting view.Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: ↑05 Nov 2020, 01:58Ron must have been naive in the beginning. He always wanted something or someone to connect with. And as an orphan he was lacking in attention and loneliness was a constant issue. I think this is the reason he clings so fast to whoever he meets. Do you have a different opinion?lavkathleen wrote: ↑03 Nov 2020, 03:19I agree with this, but I don't think he went into those relationships to "bring out the best in him", though. I think it was only coincidence that he met those women and eventually got attracted to them—that's all it is. I understand that you enjoyed the book less, though. The author needs to resort to something else to make the character more interesting.maiiii_maii wrote: ↑02 Nov 2020, 20:59 I don't think one needs multiple relationships in order to bring out the best in him.
I am inclined to agree with you, because this can be an explanation for his multiple relationships.
And, this is a reflection of what truly happens in real life.
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