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There is a misunderstanding between Jamie and Claire in Dragonfly in Amber. The separation that results from this misunderstanding is essential in the growth of both Jamie and Claire. The love and the trust they have for each other are put to the test. The description of how Jamie injures Black Jack Randall in the […]
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I guess the title of my post summarizes my feelings in regards to Outlander’s Episode 202, “Not in Scotland Anymore.” There are changes from the books, but the essence and the plotline remain the same. I can tell that the production and writing team are making a superb adaptation by just analyzing my husband’s reaction […]
Continue readingThe purpose of this post is to explain Raymond’s healing skills and his real nature. Here is a link in which the author explains who Raymond is. He is a shaman, an experienced time-traveler, and probably an ancient Celt. Claire is his descendant. http://www.dianagabaldon.com/resources/faq/faq-about-the-characters/ While discussing the Hippocratic Oath, Raymond asks Claire whether she has sworn […]
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There is something that is not right concerning Monsieur Forez. From the beginning, the reader can sense something different about him. Claire relates: . . . The nuns and orderlies seemed a bit in awe of Monsieur Forez; they never chaffed him or exchanged rude jokes, as they did with most of the other volunteer […]
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I enjoyed watching the deviations from Dragonfly in Amber in Episode 201, “Through a Looking Glass, Darkly.” It is different, but the essence is the same. Frank loves Claire, and he is looking forward to starting a new life again with her. Of course, this process takes longer in the books. However, for adaptation purposes, […]
Continue readingChapter 16 is a short but fascinating read. If all the details are taken into consideration, they hint to the fact that both Master Raymond and Claire are related. Furthermore, they reveal the identity of Master Raymond as an ancient Celt. There is also the incident associated with the bitter cascara. Who bought this substance? […]
Continue readingIn Dragonfly in Amber, there is a scene in which Claire is dreaming of Frank giving a lecture (ch. 10). His topic is about the objects of vertu and the objects of use. This scene is a reference to the dragonfly in amber. According to the author, the dragonfly in amber is “a means of […]
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Note: This is analysis based on chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9. Jamie’s and Claire’s first encounter with Alexander Randall ends in a cliffhanger. Claire faints thinking that Alexander is Black Jack. Of course this is aggravated by Jamie recognizing Alexander also as Jonathan Randall. However, of interest is Claire’s description of Mary Hawkins. . […]
Continue readingNote: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber. This post has spoilers since it includes foreshadowing. Here are some details that the reader learns about Jared. He is a Jacobite and a successful businessman. He has a mistress, a married woman. He thinks women are restricted to […]
Continue readingNote: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber. There are few things about Raymond that attract readers the very first time Claire meets him. He does not only prepare potions and charms but cherry brandy. He associates himself with cabalists and occultists, and that includes the Comte […]
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