Instead of being the spiteful sister, Orual is portrayed as having deeply loved her sister, and resented the gods for stealing her away. Her advice for Psyche to murder her husband is given out of genuine fear that Eros is truly a monster. It is only after a series of dreams that she realizes her possessiveness of Psyche did amount to jealousy of Eros for having stolen her. Seeking to amend her story, she is found dead at her writing desk, with the final sentence ending halfway through.
I have not yet read this story, but I am greatly anticipating it. I have always been interested by stories that provide different perspectives to the accepted narration. Being allowed to see through the eyes of Orual gives us the ability to understand her thoughts and actions, and finally gives us the opportunity to see her as a redeemable person.
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