When Aphrodite complains about Alexandros’s housekeeping, he responds, “I haven’t the time to maintain it.” She replies, “We make time for the things we truly want, don’t we?” (p. 65) Do you agree with her?
I think she was teasing him and not so much trying to make a point. It’s noted in that quote that she replied, “admonishing him in her playful way.” I think she was trying to get him to see perspective and not get so taken over by just one thing.
I agree with Aphrodite in theory, but in reality that’s just not always true. Life gets in the way all the time and we can’t always choose things we want over responsibilities. It would be great though!
I am in total agreement with Aphrodite. Looking at the big picture, why are we here if not to make time for things we truly want. We can try to do little things to help us reach our goals. But, I do believe you really have to want it, and I don’t think Alexandros cared, or wanted a clean house. His art was more important.
Emily makes a good point.. she may have been teasing, trying to get him to pay attention to his surroundings.