Key themes The Sacred Fount
while narrator exasperating rather prurient interest in fellow guests sex lives, seem similar other central characters in james fiction try discover truth misleading bits of information. after while, narrator s theories begin drive everybody, including reader, little nuts, theories shift , grow incredibly complex.
therefore, when mrs. briss dismisses narrator crazy, might gain sympathy many readers. of course, s possible mrs. briss trying fool narrator conceal own love affairs. nothing in novel of shifting appearances , endless theories, no final revelation of truth.
the sacred fount has been seen serious discussion of vampire theory of human sexuality parody/treatment of artist s construction of alternative , more profound reality. many have expressed simple bewilderment on what, if anything, james trying accomplish in novel. james himself said book calculated minister curiosity, many have maintained novel little or nothing reward curiosity.
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