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Contrast Between Idealism and Realism in The Nightingale and the Rose -…
Contrast Between Idealism and Realism in The Nightingale and the Rose
Idealism Represented by the Nightingale
Belief in True Love: The Nightingale holds an idealistic view of love, believing in its beauty and power.
Self-Sacrifice for Love: She sees love as worth any sacrifice, even her own life, thinking that love is pure and should be honored.
Unrealistic Expectations: Her belief that the student’s love will bring happiness shows her idealistic view, expecting others to value love as she does.
Realism Represented by the Student
Practical View of Love: The student sees love as a way to get what he wants, not as something deep or pure.
Conditional Love: His interest in love fades quickly when the girl rejects him, showing that he is focused on immediate results rather than true love.
Disappointment and Disillusionment: The student becomes disillusioned with love, showing a realistic view that love doesn’t always bring happiness or success.
Contrast Between Idealism and Realism
Nightingale’s Hope vs. Student’s Doubt: The Nightingale believes in the power of love, while the student doubts its value when things don’t go his way.
Selfless Sacrifice vs. Selfish Desires: The Nightingale’s idealism leads her to give everything for love, while the student’s realism leads him to focus on his own needs.
Unreciprocated Love: The Nightingale’s idealism is not appreciated or returned, showing that idealism can lead to disappointment when faced with reality.
Critique of Both Views
Limits of Idealism: The story suggests that idealism, while beautiful, may be unrealistic and lead to pain if others don’t share the same values.
Limits of Realism: The student’s realistic view is practical but lacks depth, showing how a lack of idealism can make love feel empty or meaningless.
Balance Needed: Wilde suggests that a balance between idealism and realism might be necessary to understand love fully and avoid disappointment.
Message on Love and Sacrifice
Ideal Love vs. Real-World Challenges: Wilde contrasts the Nightingale’s idealistic love with the student’s realistic, self-centered view to show the beauty and pain of both perspectives.
Tragic Beauty of Idealism: The Nightingale’s sacrifice is sad but noble, showing how idealism can inspire beautiful, selfless acts even if they’re not appreciated.
Realism’s Coldness: The student’s practical view leads him to give up on love quickly, showing how realism can lack warmth and depth.