Klara and the Sun part4

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In this part, Clara, Josie and their mother go to Mr. Capaldi's studio together, and their father also makes an appearance at this time. The father's late arrival hinted at his long-term absence in Josie's life. The small mirror he gave Josie could truthfully reflect Josie's face, forming a sharp contrast with the many Windows in the book that symbolized observation of the outside world. It seemed to imply people's pursuit and exploration of self-awareness. The disputes between the parents over their careers and the so-called "portraits" made the atmosphere inside the car tense and also made the readers increasingly curious about the secrets hidden behind it. Clara noticed that the once familiar store had moved, but the Kutings machine was still spitting out pollution. This detail not only reflects the impermanence of the world but also implies the environmental risks that are hard to eliminate behind technological progress, just like the damage we cause to the environment in the real world when we pursue development. Even as time goes by, the scars still exist. ​
After arriving at Mr. Capaldi's residence, the series of plots surrounding the "portrait" became even more appetizing. Mother was eager to see the portrait, and Josie was equally curious, but was rejected by Mr. Capaldi on the grounds that showing the subject too early would affect the work. The father, on the other hand, hoped to finish as soon as possible so that he could take Josie out for dinner alone. The differences between the parents were obvious, and although Clara didn't show them, she had long guessed that this "portrait" might be closely related to her mother's plan to make her a stand-in for Josie. Mr. Capaldi conducted a questionnaire survey on Clara. This plot further highlights Clara's core position in this stand-in project and also allows readers to deeply feel the huge pressure and mission she is facing. Clara, this simple and kind AF, is like a small boat caught in the center of a storm, unable to control herself in the complex emotions and plans of humanity. ​
Clara's love for Josie is the most heartwarming bright spot in Part 4. She thought only of Josie's happiness with all her heart, and this kind of love went beyond her image as a robot. For Josie, she was willing to take out the solution in her body to destroy the Kutings machine that polluted the environment, because she firmly believed that it was the pollution of this machine that caused Josie's illness. Her feelings for Josie are delicate and profound. When Josie is with his father, she observes silently, paying attention to every expression and every movement of Josie, fearing to miss any opportunity that could make Josie happy. This kind of pure love contrasts sharply with the love in human society that is often mixed with various considerations of interests. In real life, our love is often influenced by factors such as money, status and reputation, and becomes less pure. And Clara, her love is simple and direct, without any impurities. Just because Josie is Josie, this selfless love is touching. ​
However, Clara's fate was full of tragic overtones. As Josie gradually recovered and grew up, her status declined day by day and she was eventually abandoned in the storage yard. Once in the shop window, she was full of anticipation for the future, looking forward to bringing warmth and companionship to humanity. Nowadays, she lies alone in the storage yard, forgotten by the humanity she once served wholeheartedly. Her last conversation with the manager at the storage yard was filled with memories and emotions. Clara confidently believed that she had saved Josie from loneliness, but she couldn't change her fate of being abandoned. She refused the manager's proposal to move her near AF companions and chose to stay where she was, sorting out her memories and recalling the little moments of getting along with humans. This kind of loneliness is different from the loneliness that humans experience when they are isolated. It is a kind of loneliness that comes after experiencing vicissitudes and seeing through everything, a persistence and cherishing of the once beautiful times. Clara's loneliness was like the dimmest star in the night sky, emitting a faint yet heart-wrenching light.