Elgin reveals that Louise has cancer and the narrator is forced to make a decision, a decision that isn't even his/hers to make. The narrator and Louise are enjoying their blissful passion but, of course, there has to be trouble in paradise. Jacqueline is described as a stable character, so the irony of the vile manner she handles the narrator's cheating is thus even more ironic. With this new relationship come troubles in the form of fear of commitment and hurting the current partner Jacqueline. The ever-growing obsession with Louise begins-the narrator is at first reluctant because of her marriage but, given that Louise is showing the same interest, gives into passion. The narrator questions adultery and marriage, clichés of marital happiness, of settling down and commitment. The first part could be seen as a recollection of the narrator's previous lovers, a lot of which were married women, and love experiences compared to meeting Louise. The novel begins with the narrator addressing the lover and talking about the issues of love, loss and sadness. Written on the Body is a lover's confession, lover's ode to the body and soul of the loved one. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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