mimetic desire theme
The peculiar human habit of occasionally wanting something only because we became cognizant of someone else wanting the same thing, is explicitly featured.
Notes
The story must make it clear that the desire arose primarily for mimetic reasons, if this theme is to be used.
Examples
In talesoftheunexpected7x13 "The Reconciliation", we learn that James' interest in his estranged wife was rekindled only because he came to believe someone else had taken her as a lover.
3 total · 1 choice · 1 major · 1 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| talesoftheunexpected7x13 | choice | James' interest in his estranged wife was rekindled only when he came to believe someone else had taken her as a lover. |
| ahp6x33 | major | James' interest in his wife was unexpectedly rekindled when he learned (incorrectly as it were) that she had taken a lover. |
| play: The Girl from Andros (166 BC) | minor | Charinus said "It was only after I told you I loved her that you took a fancy to her" to Pamphilus in regard to Charinus' love interest Philumena. |