In my opinion, Sexy by Jhumpa Lahiri does a great job of warning against false feelings. The example set through Miranda and Dev is perfect, as it demonstrates how we can all can become attracted to things that are outside of our normal everyday lives. Protagonist, Miranda is the victim of allurement in this example. Dev is Miranda's infatuation; she is drawn to him by his "exotic" self, and his "forbidden fruit" effect. Lahiri takes this story to a close however, and ultimately reveals reality when Dev shows Miranda that he doesn't actually feel the same way for her as she does for him. Often, like Miranda, we all expect more from alluring situations and become disappointed; but as soon as we realize this, we are ready to move on and accept regular life.
Where do we see Deve and Miranda's feelings and motivations in the story?
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