George was full of hatred. Of his own weakness and stupidity, of his magic, of the stubbornness and the pride of Beatrice and Marit, and, last of all, hatred of Dr. Gharn, who had started it all.But the hatred swayed to pity. Then to hopelessness. Then back to anger.Every once in a great while, he felt a moment of peace, usually when he caught a glimpse of Beatrice and Marit together. He loved them both in different ways. But that could not be.He turned away, and the cycle began again.

Summary

This quote highlights the internal conflict within George, characterized by a range of emotions. Initially consumed by hatred towards himself and others, particularly Dr. Gharn, he later experiences a shift towards pity and hopelessness. However, these fleeting moments of peace only occur when he witnesses the bond between Beatrice and Marit, whom George loves differently but cannot be with. This emotional rollercoaster illustrates George's struggle with his feelings, leading to a continuous cycle of anger, sadness, and longing for the unattainable.

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