Nick Cave refuses to be drawn into the polarities missing from much of the current discourse (Nick Cave on love, art and the loss of a son: ‘It’s natural to bury children’ Contrary”, March 28). It is heartening to see such a position taken by a person of culture. It takes both courage and wisdom to do so.
Cave reminds me of Blake’s character, who grapples with the complexities of love, loss, spirituality, and materialism. He recognized some of his own weaknesses, and the way he faced and accepted them while denying them is reminiscent of Jung’s work.
We can all grow through loss, and Cave isn’t experiencing that either. I hope he continues to use his creativity to encourage others who want to be as thoughtful and humble as he was.
Hugh Palmer
Pocklington, East Yorkshire
Nick Cave has a gentle and kind heart. So I understand where he’s coming from when he says, “There’s a lack of mercy, there’s a lack of forgiveness” regarding “wokeness.”
But nevertheless, the human condition remains as it is. A small, gentle lamb is eaten by a big, vicious lion. No amount of rational discussion or giving a platform to horrible people can stop it. That’s a tough lesson, and one best left unlearned in the first place. But it’s true.
Indeed, forgiveness can be the worst kind of violence. I wish Cave all the love and healing in the world, but I fear a world where such principles prevail. There are too many lions.
alexander hay
Blackpool, Lancashire
