The book hinted that it was the painting he loved and not necessarily her. I’m afraid I agree. See this is the entire reason I didn't like the book - it wasn't just that nothing was made clear - it was that the things which were written didn't answer my questions enough and neither did they leave me with the desire to know more. The movie on the other hand has more clarity - it is all about beauty - he "loves" Griet for her beauty and the fact that she see's the world through the same eyes as he does (something which in part he teaches her). Once you undersdtand this as a viewer only then does the movie dare to suggest that perhaps there is more - but you are still left not knowing if he loves her or just "loves" her beauty. In the movie the differences are clear and although the answer is not told you somehow feel you understand the relationship much more so than with the book.
when Griet’s sister Agnes gets struck with the plague and dies, you don’t FEEL itsee it was things like this which is why I didn't enjoy the book - it was
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See this is the entire reason I didn't like the book - it wasn't just that nothing was made clear - it was that the things which were written didn't answer my questions enough and neither did they leave me with the desire to know more. The movie on the other hand has more clarity - it is all about beauty - he "loves" Griet for her beauty and the fact that she see's the world through the same eyes as he does (something which in part he teaches her). Once you undersdtand this as a viewer only then does the movie dare to suggest that perhaps there is more - but you are still left not knowing if he loves her or just "loves" her beauty. In the movie the differences are clear and although the answer is not told you somehow feel you understand the relationship much more so than with the book.
when Griet’s sister Agnes gets struck with the plague and dies, you don’t FEEL itsee it was things like this which is why I didn't enjoy the book - it was ( ... )
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