Trees
Soren Kierkegaard writes “For him (the seducer) individuals were merely for stimulation; he discarded them as trees shake off their leaves-he was rejuvenated, the foliage withered.” The seducer does not incorporate emotions in his affairs. Accordingly, terminating affairs occurs effortlessly for him in the same way a tree would naturally shade leaves.
“My seducer, my deceiver, my enemy, my murderer”
Cordelia writes, “Never will I call you “my Johannes,” for I certainly realize you never have been that, and I am punished harshly enough for having once been gladdened in my soul by this thought, and yet I do call you “mine”: my seducer, my deceiver, my enemy, my murderer, the source of my unhappiness, the tomb of my joy, the abyss of my unhappiness.” Cordelia exploits a series of adverse metaphors to express her disenchantment which is ascribed to falling for Johannes. Based on the metaphors, Johannes has categorically hurt Cordelia who had anticipated unqualified affection and devoutness from Johannes.
“Turbulent Sea”
Johannes writes, “I scarcely know myself. My mind roars like a turbulent sea in the storms of passion.” The emblematic sea accentuates the potency of Johannes passion. Passion mirrors his carnal desire for Cordelia.
