A Passion In Rome

A detailed Summary of A Passion In Rome

Passion turns into obsession, two confused souls bound together by fate: A complicated relationship between a lonely man and a self-destructive woman. Innocence lost, and identities found; there are some important themes, which take place in this novel as results of having extreme emotions. In Morley Callaghan's novel "A passion in Rome", the two main characters, who are searching for salvation from failures, become intensely involved with each other and, in the process, encounter harsh obstacles and struggles instead. Their infatuation turns into obsession and self-destruction, their intense love for each other leads to jealousy and their failing intentions to each other resort into violence. The novel shows the mystery that every emotion has a good and a bad side and when taken to extreme can cause agony to those affected.

Passion can be the guiding light in one's life as it too can be the darkness in one's heart. Sam is led to the right path in life by his undying passion and desire for Carla. Sam is determined to help rehabilitate Carla. At this stage in their relationship nothing good is taken to the extreme, this phase in his life starts with compassion for Carla and her happiness. Sam's generosity grows to become his

"He lifted each arm away from her, and then as he trued to move her legs she stirred, muttered a protest, held her legs together, and he pulled at them, knowing by her breathing she was awake now. The he fell on her." (Callaghan 290)

"His jealousy turns to altruism as he conceives of himself as her protector, her master, who shall rehabilitate her and lead her to her to self-respect. His generosity becomes paternalistic, resistant to the fact that Carla is capable of looking after herself." (masterplotsIII).

"Full of compassion he bent and whispered "Your are not putting me off anymore, That spark, that light will come back into your face and eyes. I know it will, because I have seen it. When it comes, it will be like meeting you for the first time." (Callaghan 142) Because of Carla being at his side Sam did not feel alone any more and he found a reason to go on living, he finally found someone he can share his life with and the best part was that he didn't need to be alone anymore. Sam's attitude toward Carla changes as their relationship progresses, he becomes too controlling. Rage fires in him when he thinks of Carla with other men when she is not with him. He becomes resistant to the fact that Carla can be independent and becomes paranoid and extremely jealous towards anything that threatens his time with Carla. Sam has grown to depend on Carla so much that he can not handle Carla socializing with other men. Sam's want her only to himself and is raged at the fact she wants to meet other people and socialize with others besides him. Carla does not protest at this time and Sam becomes more dependent on her as time passes by, up to the point where he turns to violence to get his way with her.

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Approximate Word count = 2126
Approximate Pages = 9 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English