Intrepeter of Maladies

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Jessica Lennox HUM 112 Professor Danforth September 5, 2013 What is “Sexy?” Women make emotionally wrong choices usually, if that wasn’t obvious enough. They tend to chase the unrealistic dreams, the hopes for an unpromising future, and the faith that everything will be okay regardless of the given circumstances. As a woman, we also tend to chase anything sexy. What is sexy? It’s highly appealing. It’s sexual interest. It’s attractive. The short story “Sexy” in the Interpreter of Maladies is a story of a woman who exemplifies all of these things. “Sexy” also tells the story of a young woman's futile affair with a married man. Miranda is the outsider in her relationship with Dev, secondary to his wife and incapable of living her own life since it revolves solely around the next time they'll meet. Through the innocent words of a young boy who unintentionally makes her realize the futility of her ways, she is driven to examine and re-evaluate what love is, until she is finally ready to let go. The first time they meet at a makeup counter is when Miranda discovers that Dev is a man to watch. She applied different makeups and creams just to stay in his peripherals longer; she had eyes for Dev. When meeting him at the exit, she discovered the opportunity to pursue Dev. With his wife being away for a few weeks, they constructed a plan. This as one of Miranda’s unrealistic dreams. A married man, coming to a single woman, only remains a secret. Miranda withholding this secret from Laximi, truly shows her character change. She dynamically evolves after interacting with Dev. Laximi is her cousin that also plays a major role as one of her only friends… This move for Miranda was significant in her character analysis. As Miranda and Dev continue their affair, he calls her “sexy.” The word sexy was the turning point in her character transition. Miranda is taken back by this
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