"It's as if everything breathes, hard and desperate, the land, the house, the water."(p.28)
Although the objects may literally be lifeless, Omishto finds life in them. She seems to constantly be looking beyond the outside, and towards the inside. There is no struggle, for this is a characteristic of Omishto-- it comes naturally to her.
I find this extremely interesting for two reasons. First, it enables the reader to see her world through her detailed description, allowing us to see the world in her eyes rather than having to imagine it for ourselves. Her analysis also reflects her name: the one who watches. Her name reflects her heritage, and her character proving again that a name and a language can hold so much meaning.
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I like the point you brought up about how Omishto's close attention to details prevents the reader from having to wonder about the settings. Whenever I read the novel, I certainly feel like I am actually in the story, due to intensely detailed descriptions provided by Omishto.
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