...and the Sunday the bishop came you couldn't see Halley's Comet any more and you saw the others being confirmed and it lasted for hours because there were a lot of little girls being confirmed too and all you could hear was mumble mumble this thy child mumble mumble this thy child and you wondered if you'd be alive next time Halley's Comet came round
by John Dos Passos (0 Reviews)
In "The 42nd Parallel," John Dos Passos illustrates a moment in life marked by the intersection of personal experiences and significant events. The protagonist reflects on witnessing the confirmation ceremony of several young girls while missing the rare opportunity to see Halley's Comet. This juxtaposition highlights a sense of longing and the passage of time, as the character contemplates the fleeting nature of moments and the inevitability of aging. The repetitive...
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