He tries to picture how it will end, with an empty baseball field, a dark factory, and then over a brook in a dirt road, he doesn't know. He pictures a huge vacant field of cinders and his heart goes hollow.
In "Rabbit, Run" by John Updike, the protagonist reflects on the uncertainty of his future, envisioning desolation and emptiness. He imagines an abandoned baseball field and a darkened factory, symbolizing a loss of vitality and purpose in his life. This imagery evokes a sense of foreboding as he contemplates the end of his journey.
The visual of a vast, charred landscape leaves him feeling emptier than ever, emphasizing his internal struggle. As he grapples with these haunting thoughts, the narrative captures the themes of isolation and despair that permeate his existence, highlighting the profound impact of these somber visions on his psyche.
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