It drives me crazy when people get so upset over any kind of comment too. Why not take it literally? That's a totally valid interpretation of the writing.
Also, it's entirely your perception that it is "hounding any joy and meaning out of the words". For me, the idea of myself and my body being inseparable is much more joyful than the original post, which paints the mind more like a mental prisoner trapped inside of an animals body.
I'll take the interpretation of the comment you replied to, thanks!
> Why not take it literally? That's a totally valid interpretation of the writing.
She's a fantasy writer. Do you take her fantasy novels literally as well? Do you think she is actually riding around in her "animal" body like that alien in "Men in Black"?
> Also, it's entirely your perception that it is "hounding any joy and meaning out of the words".
Ummm, yes, of course it is.
> For me, the idea of myself and my body being inseparable is much more joyful than the original post
I also feel my body and mind are inseparable. But I don't think that Robb is proposing mind/body disassociation because I didn't read her literally. And, for all I know, maybe Robb does have mind/body disassociation and this is how she copes.
In fact, because I didn't read her literally, I think she may actually be in agreement with you.
Feel free to express your opinion!
> I'll take the interpretation of the comment you replied to, thanks!
Also, it's entirely your perception that it is "hounding any joy and meaning out of the words". For me, the idea of myself and my body being inseparable is much more joyful than the original post, which paints the mind more like a mental prisoner trapped inside of an animals body.
I'll take the interpretation of the comment you replied to, thanks!