But Marice, he rode off to save you, and wound up leaving you behind forever. Is it really worth dying for the person you love?"She thinks about it for a moment. "That's not the real question, Oliver. What you should be asking is, can you live without her?
In Jodi Picoult's "Between the Lines," a character reflects on the sacrifice made for love when Marice rides off to rescue someone but ultimately leaves them behind. This prompts a poignant question about the value of such sacrifices and the implications of love against the backdrop of life and loss. The discussion shifts when Oliver poses a question about the worth of dying for love. Marice responds thoughtfully, suggesting that the...