RE: Ted's Time Odyssey
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The narrator shares openly about the loss of her beloved grandfather who gifted her the teddy bear as a child. Carrying it with her is a way to stay connected to happy memories of him and feel his comforting presence during challenging times. Her roommate David is persistent in his questioning but becomes more sensitive when he realizes the meaning behind the bear.
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Certainly you are right, that was the plot of the story. How about your personal thoughts on the story?
The teddy bear clearly represents comforting childhood memories. And the special relationship she had with her grandpa. Even though thinking about him makes her sad because he's no longer here, the teddy bear allows her to still feel his presence and love. It's a way for her to hold onto the happy memories rather than just grieving the loss. The bear almost takes on the role of a transitional object - something physical that represents support and security.
I thought it was sweet how she pretended the bear was her "boyfriend" as a child. And how her grandpa treated her like a little adult and prepared her for the world. Their bond comes across as very special and formative. It's understandable that she would want to keep the bear close as a touchstone to that connection especially when facing new challenges at college.
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful comment.
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Personally, I don't play with teddy bears, so I don't have real-life thoughts about them.