Death was in every sell of his body. He gave off a faint, greenish steam of decay. Lee imagined he would glow in the dark.
In William S. Burroughs' book "Queer," the imagery surrounding death is vividly portrayed through the character's physical state. The description of his body suggests a profound decay, emphasizing a sense of loss and deterioration. The faint, greenish steam emanating from him symbolizes not just physical decay but also the deeper existential crises faced by the character.
Lee's imagination paints a vivid picture of this decay, suggesting the character's presence might emit...
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