It’s one of the reasons I found the story interesting and tracked down the published short story (to try and understand the connection between Galliffet and Babette). What a great concept – That Babette is actually serving a person (military) and ideals (stodgy old folks) at the table that may be patriotic, ignorant, stubborn, boring, etc. a meal that transcends them, gives them insight and makes them better people. Babette asks for nothing- As an artist she only wants to serve (express herself). She did not get the kudos or accolades because that is nothing to a true artist who knows his/her craft. It is all about perfection in performance and her performance is a service…” Her recipient(s) are transported and evolved and humbled. “ There comes a time when our eyes are opened and we come to realize that mercy is infinite. We need only await it with confidence and receive it with gratitude. Mercy imposes no conditions.” There is a connection between Galliffet and Babette but it is of no consequence-We are above this worldliness.
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