Pain can be cathartic, or act as a focusing point/ an anchor for an internal process. I let myself be tattooed for this purpose and I imagine Shevek to be motivated similarly. On the other hand he is a very lonely person and pain can be a way to connect with other people and to express that loneliness. Loneliness is pain. Need to think on this more as well. Thanks.
Re: I think...
Date: 2009-10-24 01:52 pm (UTC)Jokerine
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