He was suffering from wanderlust, complicated by the tension of knowing that he was rooted to this town by something as simple as his name.
In the book "Mercy" by Jodi Picoult, the protagonist experiences a deep sense of wanderlust, a yearning for adventure and exploration. This desire is intensified by an internal struggle, as he grapples with the reality that he is bound to his hometown due to the significance of his name and its connections. This conflict between his dreams of traveling and the ties that hold him back creates a poignant tension in...