Purity

in #fiction5 years ago

Purity is best expressed in structures: in the structure of the atom, in the number of π, the Pythagorean theorem, Fourier transform, virgin nature, as well as in art: in the lines of buildings, the sounds of a symphony, prayer, novel. I think that every person, who respects his or her craft, is trying to attain the level of such perfect purity in it. Let us consider novella for example.

Let me remind you that a novella is a short story with an unexpected for the reader, but, importantly, a justified end. An example of such a structural purity is O. Henry’s novella "The Gifts of the Magi."

Let’s recall its content.
A young woman named Della wants to give her husband (Jim) a Christmas present. The gift she has intended is a platinum chain, to the gold watch presented to him by her father. Yet, Della does not have enough money for the gift. To get to the required amount, she sells her gorgeous hair to a hairdresser.

Having arrived home, Jim is startled by this surprise. The reason for surprise, though, is not that he is angry with his wife because of cropped hair. His Christmas present for Della is a set of combs for her gorgeous hair. In order to buy this set, he had to sell his watch.

Perfect! Unexpected for the reader, but completely justified end. O. Henry so fascinated the reader's imagination with the twists and turns of Della's worries that the reader does not think about her husband with the same intensity.

By itself, the device - “you will raise your nose - the tail will be bogged down and vice versa” is not so rare. Yet, its use in this situation is original, and the execution is flawless.

I wish I can approach this level of purity. Getting to the top of my potential and writing a novella, which is that clean.

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@mgaft1, Purity is blessings because purtiy always hold deep emotions, truth, clarity and most importantly purity can transform us.

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Thank you, my friend! Yes, it is. And I see much of it in your work as well. Stay blessed!

Welcome brother and thank you so much for your response.

Спасибо, Майкл, что напомнили об этой замечательной новелле! Уверена, что в скором времени Вы сможете порадовать читателей оригинальным и необычным творением!

Спасибо! Я стараюсь.)))

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