My initial feelings of Dagny and Hank’s relationship were positive, hopeful, and
supportive. There was something about the two that was exhilarating. Maybe it
was their sly way of going behind Lillian Rearden’s or possibly their exclusive
“business” trips. Either way I was a full supporter of the relationship and
only hoped the two would last. Now looking at their relationship in a different
set of eyes, I see two slimy people, carefully ruining the marriage of Hank and
Lillian. Instead of being so infatuated by the emotions of the relationship, I
began to look at the facts of the scandalous situation.
Hank is a
married man. Although his only motivation is producing more money, he appeared
to be a descent man. My current perception of Hank is rather disappointing from
my previous one. He is a sneaky, conniving, and selfish individual. His
marriage, what is left of it, is crumbling beneath him. What does he care to
fix the hopeless affair between him and Lillian? There is never a good enough
reason to cheat. If you cannot seem to work things out, then divorce. To go
behind your spouse’s back and pretend to be on business trips is disgusting.
I’m not quite sure how I ever let the heat of Dagny and Hank’s relationship win
me over. At this point, my respect for both characters is nonexistent.
As for
Dagny, I am shocked. I had faith in her and was her biggest fan until I paid
closer attention to the reality of this affair. She thinks that because her
love life is pathetic and hopeless, that she can ruin a marriage between
another couple. I find that excuse to be even more pathetic than her actual
love life. Dagny, above Hank, has dissatisfied me and lost all of my trust. She
should stop acting superior to her peers and maybe look at the disappointment
she has become, maybe then she will hop off her high horse.
-Morgan Mills
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