This kind of negative cycle based in false expectations can be seen in the character of Anna from The Ocean in the Closet. It has the potential of creating a negative cycle:Ĥ) Clinging to hope and another set of false expectations (such some of the infamous phrases used to try to comfort a person in mourning: "it will be okay", "this happened for a reason", "God knows what he's doing", etc)ĥ) Expectations from #4 not met, or things not getting better I would argue that this illusion puts the Westerner in a state of denial and gives him or her false expectations that, when not met by the harsh realities of the world (such as death or loss), can push the individual further into their grief, despair, or other emotional/mental turmoil. This illustrates how the Western culture and mindset tend to try to make reality seem better than it really is. From candle to oil lamp, oil lamp to gaslight, gas light to electric light-his quest for a brighter light never ceases, he spares no pains to eradicate even the minutest shadow." (Tanizaki 31) But the progressive Westerner is determined always to better his lot. If light is scarce then light is scarce we will immerse ourselves in the beauty and there discover its own particular beauty. "But what produces such differences in taste? In my opinion it is this: we Orientals tend to seek our satisfactions in whatever surroudings we happen to find ourselves, to content ourselfs with things as they are, and so darkness causes us no discontent, we resign ourselves to it as inevitable.
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