In this passage, the narrator emphasizes that they do not wish for death as an escape from eternal life, contrasting themselves with fictional characters who often long for death due to their endless existence. They express a desire to avoid the endless suffering and despair typically associated with the undead or immortal beings.

Furthermore, the narrator rejects the idea of life characterized by constant suffering and lamentation, suggesting a desire to find meaning or peace rather than wishing for an end. This perspective highlights a rejection of the dark, eternal suffering often portrayed in stories about the undead or immortal beings.