I really liked this story. I don't know, it all made sense to me and maybe it was about someone who thought that they had moved on and come to find out.... they really didn’t. The story in here is MUCH better than the Bradbury Theater episode. I love how the backstory was written about how the drowning happened earlier in the Summer and how it affected him. You're right about how it's very descriptive. I've enjoyed this collection of short stories so far and I'm grateful that I found this channel that let me know about it.
Great video, as always. I remember, I think it was an interview, Bradbury saying that after he had finished "The Lake," he knew he was finally a real writer. I think the female character embodies his child-soul, and her loss is the loss of childhood itself. I think what you're snagging on is the "regressive" aspect of the story. The same thing happened to me when I re/read Ellison's "Repent, Harlequin," which I loved at first, but upon re/reading it, it struck me as regressive, as if, an adult, HE were still locked into an immature, melodramatic way of looking at reality. In other words, I found it morally problematic. I didn't find "The Lake" morally problematic, though; b/c the protag is working through his loss/grief. I dunno if I'm communicating properly. I'm a bit dopey. Just got back from the emergency and I'm on pain meds, heh. Anyway, loved the video. Very thoughtful and sensitive reading. Cheers.
I think the death of a childhood sweetheart could certainly continue to haunt you, especially in your tween/early teen years when you're first starting to wrestle with these deeper emotions. There can also be an element of wondering what might've been. The fact Bradbury made the boy's friend female isn't arbitrary. Perhaps it's unusual for such a haunting, but does the protagonist NEED to be an Everyman? That seems to be at the heart of your argument: whether or not this concept of a lifelong haunting by a childhood friend is universal. I think one rarely forgets their first love, which is certainly what this was, even though the protagonist may not have fully understood that at the time. Anyway, I love the videos you guys are putting out. A lot of books have gone onto my reading list because of them. Keep on keepin' on, Liminal Spaces!
I really liked this story. I don't know, it all made sense to me and maybe it was about someone who thought that they had moved on and come to find out.... they really didn’t. The story in here is MUCH better than the Bradbury Theater episode. I love how the backstory was written about how the drowning happened earlier in the Summer and how it affected him. You're right about how it's very descriptive. I've enjoyed this collection of short stories so far and I'm grateful that I found this channel that let me know about it.
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I'm really glad. You could be right about the person finding out that they hadn't moved on. It is very well written.
Great video, as always. I remember, I think it was an interview, Bradbury saying that after he had finished "The Lake," he knew he was finally a real writer. I think the female character embodies his child-soul, and her loss is the loss of childhood itself. I think what you're snagging on is the "regressive" aspect of the story. The same thing happened to me when I re/read Ellison's "Repent, Harlequin," which I loved at first, but upon re/reading it, it struck me as regressive, as if, an adult, HE were still locked into an immature, melodramatic way of looking at reality. In other words, I found it morally problematic. I didn't find "The Lake" morally problematic, though; b/c the protag is working through his loss/grief. I dunno if I'm communicating properly. I'm a bit dopey. Just got back from the emergency and I'm on pain meds, heh. Anyway, loved the video. Very thoughtful and sensitive reading. Cheers.
I really like the idea of mourning the loss of one's childhood. That makes good sense to me. Thanks for bringing it up.
I think the death of a childhood sweetheart could certainly continue to haunt you, especially in your tween/early teen years when you're first starting to wrestle with these deeper emotions. There can also be an element of wondering what might've been. The fact Bradbury made the boy's friend female isn't arbitrary. Perhaps it's unusual for such a haunting, but does the protagonist NEED to be an Everyman? That seems to be at the heart of your argument: whether or not this concept of a lifelong haunting by a childhood friend is universal. I think one rarely forgets their first love, which is certainly what this was, even though the protagonist may not have fully understood that at the time. Anyway, I love the videos you guys are putting out. A lot of books have gone onto my reading list because of them. Keep on keepin' on, Liminal Spaces!
That's a very good point. This situation could have been closer to Bradbury rather than a more general situation. Thanks