![]() ![]() ![]() But what puts each character into that state of desperation, and the consequences that ensue, are unique for each character.Įarly on, we see it’s important to Lexie to hold off on having sex with Brian. In all cases, desperation is the overwhelming driver. Their suffering feels all the more intense to us when we come alongside the characters’ emotions and know exactly what is precious to each of them … before it is given away and short-term rewards are overshadowed by complications that fester and burn into one of many little fires. What an artful setup of the characters’ pain. Mia giving away her body for another family’s babyįirst of all, I have to commend the series from a writing perspective, headed by showrunner and executive producer Liz Tigelaar, inspired and influenced, of course, by author Celeste Ng.Mia giving away a cherished piece of art. ![]() I loved how Little Fires Everywhere had me considering this question in so many situations, such as: What leads us to sacrifice that which is precious to us? ![]() This time, I’m primarily concentrating on the mini-series, where certain plot points are portrayed differently than in the novel. Today I’m ruminating on what it means to give away that which is precious to us-factors that propelled key characters to make such sacrifices, and the benefits/rewards and ultimate cost of doing so. Little Fires Everywhere and Giving Away Precious There will definitely be spoilers in this review series, so if you haven’t yet watched and/or read, you may want to flag these for a different time, once you have. In celebration of both the book and the on-screen adaptation, over the next several days I’ll be sharing some of my reflections on various themes that stood out for me. Both the Hulu series and book by Celeste Ng, Little Fires Everywhere, have sparked a blaze in me as I devoured both from the perspective of an adult adoptee, mother, daughter, and writer. ![]()
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