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“The thorn easily removed from the blossoming flower of our lives.”

Anthony BridgertonKate SharmaS2 · E6 · 00:33:52

What it sounds like

A thorn can be removed so a flower can flourish.

What it really means

“Kate is an obstacle to Anthony and Edwina’s future, and he wants Edwina to believe she can be cast out.”

Said today

“Your sister is in the way; once she’s gone, we can have the future we want.”

What was happening

Edwina asks what place Kate will have in their married life. Anthony calls Kate a thorn and promises she will return to India, framing her removal as the way for his and Edwina’s life together to blossom.

AnthonyThe thorn easily removed from the blossoming flower of our lives.

The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 6, at 00:33:52

Draws blood.

How much it hurts: 4 of 5

Wrapped in lace.

How well it is hidden: 3 of 5

Type of insultdirect insult, dismissal, comparison.

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