Although actually when she thought about it, Annette said, the post-apocalyptic movies she'd seen had all involved zombies. I'm just saying, she said, it could be much worse.
In Emily St. John Mandel's "Station Eleven," the character Annette reflects on the common theme of zombies in post-apocalyptic films, noting that they often portray dire situations. This realization prompts her to consider the implications of such scenarios and the potential for even graver outcomes in reality.
Annette's comment suggests a sense of resilience and the idea that, while the world may face disastrous events, it could always be worse than the fictional horrors depicted in entertainment. It underscores a theme of hope amid despair in the narrative.
