Was she answering the literal question of whether her sight had been restored, or was she saying that she could see now that he was the man who had helped her? Or was she saying that she could see him for what he truly was - a hero disguised as a tramp?
“Every age is the same. It’s only love that makes any of them bearable.”
that's up to you to decide, isn't it?
maybe she sees that the man of her dreams really isn't the man of her dreams.
maybe she sees that generosity doesn't require fancy clothes and big cars.
maybe she sees how naive she was before that moment.
maybe....who knows?
Yes it's both.
On the one hand it is the literal definition that she can see.
On the other hand, she also "sees" that her perception of the kind rich
benefactor is incorrect. And it is this man she has just pitied, who in
fact did everything for her, and is glad about being able to help her, without
any regard for his own situation in life.
In one sense her fantasy is dashed, and in the other she now sees the true
realization of what happened.
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Inherent to the scene's greatness is that no one really knows what she means for sure. There are nuances to her response which is left up to the individual viewer to decide. And Cherril's expression in her eyes and face is absolutely brilliant when she realizes the Tramp was her benefactor. Amazing scene in all respects.
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