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In the book the relationship with Katharine and Almasy is sort of only in the patients mind
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"In the book the relationship with Katharine and Almasy is sort of only in the patient's mind"

- Michael Ondaatje

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The quote by Michael Ondaatje is referring to the relationship between Katharine and Almasy in his book. It recommends that the relationship in between the two characters is not a physical one, however rather a psychological one. It implies that the relationship is only in the mind of Almasy, the patient, and not in the real world. This might be translated as a metaphor for how Almasy is handling his own feelings and feelings. He is unable to reveal his feelings for Katharine in the physical world, so he instead creates a psychological relationship with her. This quote could likewise be interpreted as a commentary on the power of imagination and how it can be utilized to develop relationships and feelings that might not exist in the real world. It is a pointer that our thoughts and sensations can be simply as effective as physical relationships.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Ondaatje somewhere between September 12, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Author from Canada. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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