Modern Lovers By Emma Straub - 1347 Words

Part Two of Emma Straub’s generational novel Modern Lovers, titled Jane Says, includes chapters twenty-four through forty-five. This section is much more action-packed then the last, each of the characters finally going after what they really want. Harry finally connects with his long-time crush Ruby, emotionally and physically. Ruby even makes sure this continues after warnings from Harry’s disapproving parents, Elizabeth and Andrew. Jane and Zoe are finally shown conversing with each other in a pleasant way, giving off the vibe that they are getting along better than in the previous section. This shows a possible positive outcome for their questionably divorceable marriage. Elizabeth takes control over the movie rights plotline, by†¦show more content†¦One of Andrew’s personality problems that was touched on in the story is his short temper. Elizabeth recalled that â€Å"it had been a problem in their youth, Andrew always flying off into the stratosph ere with rage over something totally inconsequential,† (Straub, 2016, p. 94). We see Andrew get very angry in this part of the story, but with a reason to be. When Jane, Zoe, Elizabeth, and Andrew find themselves in the police station after Ruby and Harry were caught â€Å"having sexual relations in the playground,† (Straub, 2016, p. 175). However, his short fuse caused him to put all the blame on Ruby, saying â€Å"Well, I think we all know whose fault this is,† (Straub, 2016, p. 176) instead of taking responsibility for his son’s actions. This causes Zoe and Andrew to quarrel, and then Jane and Elizabeth chime in on an argument that is no longer about their children’s relationship but instead their own unresolved issues with each other. Akter and Begum also found that criminal activity is another factor that leads couples to divorce, saying â€Å"it creates distress in their marital life,† (Akter and Begum, 2012, p. 649). There is a run-in with the police due to Harry and Ruby’s actions, but the criminal activity I think will have more of an effect on Elizabeth and Andrew’s relationship is the signing of the rights to Naomi. When Elizabeth impulsively forged Andrew’s signature, it shows that she was not thinking about the repercussions of herShow MoreRelatedMetz Film Language a Semiotics of the Cinema PDF100902 Words   |  316 Pagesthe Image Track Chapter 6. Outline of the Autonomous Segments in Jacques Rozier s film Adieu Philippine, 149 Chapter 7. Syntagmatic Study of Jacques Rozier s Film Adieu Philippine, 177 vii viii CONTENTS IV The Modern Cinema: Some Theoretical Problems Chapter 8. The Modern Cinema and Narrativity, 185 Chapter 9. Mirror Construction in Fellini s 8 1/2, 228 Chapter 10. The Saying and the Said: Toward the Decline of Plausibility in the Cinema? 235 Notes, 253 A Note on the Translation by Bertrand