I knew him. He was arrogant, pompous, smug, vain. Vain, arrogant men don't choose to be found dead naked in the bathtub swimming in their own blood.
In "Rapture in Death" by J.D. Robb, a character reflects on a deceased individual, noting his negative qualities such as arrogance and vanity. These traits paint a picture of someone who was self-absorbed and overly confident, suggesting a deeper commentary on the nature of such personalities. The narrator seems to imply that such individuals often have a facade of control and superiority that ultimately unravels in unexpected and tragic ways.
The quote also evokes a sense of irony in the circumstances of the man's death. The idea that a proud and arrogant man could meet such a vulnerable and grim end challenges the perceptions of power and invincibility often associated with his character. It subtly critiques the emptiness of a life led by arrogance, hinting that despite outward appearances, fate can be cruel and indiscriminate.
