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Post by dianarmartinez on Jul 22, 2024 2:19:32 GMT
“I am what I am. To look for reasons is beside the point.”
This quote stood out to me because it came across as acceptance. Maria stated this as her true self. This reminds me of character development within the protagonist and the author. I would say that Maria is determined to make her way through hollywood. Sometimes the ideal representation and romanticized versions of hollywood need to pushed. The boundaries need to be pushed and I think that is what Maria did throughout her experience.
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Post by jarelyrebollar on Jul 23, 2024 14:08:19 GMT
In your discussion of the quote, “I am what I am. To look for reasons is beside the point,” you highlight a critical aspect of Maria's character. This line captures her acceptance of her identity and circumstances, underscoring her resilience in navigating the often harsh and unforgiving landscape of Hollywood. Maria's journey is marked by a relentless determination to carve out her path, even as she confronts the idealized and romanticized notions of Hollywood. Her experiences reflect a deeper commentary on the need to challenge and push boundaries, embracing an authentic self despite external pressures. This perspective on Maria's character development aligns well with Didion's portrayal of a woman striving to maintain her sense of self in a world that often seeks to define her.
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Post by gillianlaird on Jul 24, 2024 19:20:35 GMT
"I am what I am. To look for reasons is beside the point" Is a quote that I really feel does perfectly describe Maria's character. She kind of floats through the novel on this storm of chaos, yet never feels any kind of remorse about it. Compared to the other characters around her (like Helene and her fear of aging and Les Goodwin with his fear of his wife discovering his adultery) Maria seems more free despite the seeming depression she is in. She never tries to hide her affairs from Carter, nor her pregnancy, and she never tries to hide the chaos of her mental state from those around her. For this, I greatly admire her character.
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Post by Rylee Wenzel on Jul 25, 2024 2:55:36 GMT
I really love this quote because it seems like a shift in Maria's character. She is surrounded by all these actors and the set crew that spend their days making fake things real. When everything around you appears to be false, it is hard to recognize what parts of yourself are real. So, with this quote, she is accepting that no matter who she wishes to be or how she wishes to appear, she is what she is and there is no use trying to change that or make sense of it.
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