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'The greek word 'eros' denotes want, like, THE DESIRE FOR THAT WHICH IS MISSING . The lover wants what it does not have, it is by definition impossible for him to have what he wants if, it is no longer wanted.'

Can someone explain what the above means its for a academic book I am reading (Eros The Bittersweet). I understand most of it its just the capitals that confuse me?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Hi Anisah,

Welcome to English Forums. I hope you enjoy yourself here. 'Eros' in my dictionary simply means 'love, desire', so I presume your author is discussing connotations in the original Greek. In any case, 'THE DESIRE FOR THAT WHICH IS MISSING' should be interpreted literally, just as it is explained in the subsequent sentence-- wanting what we do not have, loving what we desire. (If we have it, we of course don't need to want it anymore.)

Hope this helps.

Anisah · Answer

Thanks

p.s anyother opinions or interpretations of this post

MountainHiker · Answer

anisah,

Mister Micawber gave the correct answer. Did you have trouble understanding or interpreting his answer and want it said in a different manner? Otherwise, there is not much more to add.

MountainHiker

CalifJim · Answer

I agree with the other posts.  "the desire for that which is missing" means "wanting what one does not have".

Anisah · Answer

Thanks

p.s I understood it fine I just wanted other interpretations thats all

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