What better way to translate imagination in its purest form than through the soul of a young women: "When you die and your earthly self begins turning into your disintegrated self, you radiate an intense current of energy." (p. 1) Certainly the author wishes to offer an approach to necrophilia that defies the reader's expectations. The idea that such a disturbing behaviour can evolve in the heart and body of a girl at such

For a society to go beyond its preconception when exploring a dark and unusual topic such as necrophilia, the writer must create an appropriate climate to eliminate feelings of guilt and increase the areas where the reader can relate, justify or feel compassion for the character involved. In "We so Seldom Look on Love", the author preserves the integrity of her female character; which makes us reevaluate necrophilia from a more sensitive perspective. Barbara Gowdy gave us the unique chance to overcome our preconceived judgements and savour our curiosity of the unknown, through a carefully selected narration style, and a thoughtful decision on the gender of her principal character.

The first person narration style was another important element into the reader's understanding of this subject. The author gave us shivers while her character was describing the different rituals with her naivete and imagination: "I ran my hands over his skin. My

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