I imagined what it would be like to hold a butterfly in your hands something bejeweled and treasured and to know that despite your devotion it was dying by degrees.
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In Jodi Picoult's "Harvesting the Heart," the narrator reflects on the poignant imagery of holding a fragile butterfly, symbolizing something beautiful and precious yet vulnerable. This metaphor emphasizes the emotional weight of cherishing something that is in a state of decline, evoking feelings of helplessness and devotion. The butterfly represents the delicate balance between love and loss, highlighting the struggle to hold onto what is inherently ephemeral.
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