Bug, meanwhile, had learned at Marshtown that might made right, and he got older and paler, his head downcast like a nodding flower that expects itself to be cut at any moment.
In the novel "You Bright and Risen Angels" by William T. Vollmann, the character Bug embodies a chilling realization that power dictates morality. This harsh lesson from his surroundings in Marshtown shapes his worldview as he navigates a harsh reality.
As Bug matures, he becomes increasingly introspective, reflecting a sense of resignation and vulnerability. The imagery of his head being downcast compares him to a flower that anticipates its own demise, suggesting a profound awareness of his precarious situation in life.
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