At this instant, Alessandro was electrified, as if lightning had struck the telephone wire or Saint Elmo's fire had filled the room, for part of the dream that he could not recall had come back to him with full force.
In the moment described, Alessandro experiences an intense rush of emotion, akin to being struck by lightning. This surge is triggered by a vivid recollection from a dream that had previously slipped from his memory. The sudden return of these forgotten feelings electrifies the atmosphere, creating a profound sense of awareness and connection to his past.
Mark Helprin's narrative illustrates how memories can resurface unexpectedly, transforming an ordinary moment into something extraordinary. Alessandro's experience reflects the power of dreams and the subconscious, revealing how deeply intertwined our thoughts and emotions can be, often igniting a spark of inspiration or realization within us.
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