As they deepen together he feels impatience that through all their twists they remain separate flesh; he cannot dare enough, now that she is so much his friend in this search; everywhere they meet a wall. The body lacks voice to sing its own song.
In "Rabbit, Run" by John Updike, the protagonist experiences a profound sense of connection with a female friend while grappling with a deep feeling of separation. Despite their emotional and intellectual intimacy, he is frustrated by the physical barriers that hinder a deeper union. The complexity of their relationship becomes a source of impatience for him, highlighting the struggle between desire and the limitations of the physical body.
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