Her eyes found his. "Like the wind. Or a train's whistle, way far off. Or thunder, long before you see the lightning. A lot of things." "How long have you been able to hear it?" "Since I was a little girl." Josh couldn't help but smile. Swan misread it. "Are you making fun of me?" "No. Maybe ... I wish I could hear a sound like that. Do you know what it is?" "Yes," Swan answered. "It's death."
In this conversation, Swan explains to Josh that she can hear a sound that resembles the wind, a distant train's whistle, or the rumble of thunder before a storm. This sound has been a part of her life since childhood, and when she mentions it, Josh is intrigued and drawn to the profound nature of what she describes. Her ability to hear such a sound conveys a depth of perception about life and its fleeting quality.
However, when Josh expresses his admiration, Swan misinterprets his reaction as mockery, prompting her to clarify the significance of the sound. She reveals that it symbolizes death, sharing a stark and sobering perspective. This exchange underlines the themes of mortality and the unseen forces that shape our understanding of life, as well as the unique connection Swan has with the world around her.
