In this novel, Murdoch had intended to bring out the truth that lies behind the observable human life by using art to tell the other side of the illusionary world. She believes that through art, people can learn about the truth that matters at the end of life. She leans on the belief that when people are able to see the world of ideal forms, it is then that they can have a glimpse of the truth. In this regard, it is her view that art is a philosophical tool that opens up the world to higher meanings in life. At some point, the book succeeds to bring the truth to the readers through the deeply meaningful novel.
She depicts the human life as horrible and not anything near the …show more content…
The aspect of the truth about the love life of Bradley and Julian is well exposed from Murdoch’s perspective. The reader learns about the affair that develops between Bradley and Julian at the back of Arnold and his wife Rachel. After the discovery of the illicit affair, Julian runs away from Bradley but later writes a love letter to him reassuring him of her love to her. This is an exposure of the philosophical view of Murdoch about the obscurity of the truth behind the nature of human