In Ozick's view, the essay is highly individuated and fluid, possessing "recognizable contours" but remaining elusive [25].
, the object of affection becomes a "blank canvas" for our own fantasies, making the attraction feel more intense and idealized. Ersatz Experiences eros exotica
We often romanticize "Eros Exotica"—the love of the distant, the spicy, the tropical, the "other." But let’s be honest: Is it love, or is it curiosity? In Ozick's view, the essay is highly individuated