longing, jealousy, and sacrifice. At the start of the story, the protagonist reflects on his isolated living situation by the ocean, indicating a desire for solitude stemming from heartbreak. He laments his unreciprocated love for Fanny, describing her beauty and gentleness, while also revealing the obstacles that keep them apart. Clearly infatuated, he recounts moments he is caught between blissful fantasy and painful reality. This emotional complexity is amplified by his self-awareness of the pain and jealousy that accompany love for someone who belongs to another. This opening effectively captures a life filled with longing and the anguish that accompanies forbidden love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)