I'll look as if I'm dead, and that won't be true.'I said nothing.'You understand. It's too far. I can't take this body with me. It's too heavy.'I said nothing.'But it'll be like an old abandoned shell. There's nothing sad about an old shell...'I said nothing.'It'll be nice, you know. I'll be looking at the stars, too. All the stars will be wells with a rusty pulley. All the stars will pour out water for me to drink...'I said nothing.'And it'll be fun! You'll have five-hundred million little bells; I'll have five-hundred million springs of fresh water...'And he, too, said nothing more.
In this passage from "The Little Prince," the speaker reflects on the idea of death and transformation. They express a belief that their physical body is burdensome and cannot accompany them on their journey. Instead, they envision a metaphorical shedding of the body, comparing it to an old shell that holds no sadness. This suggests a sense of acceptance and the understanding that life continues in a different form beyond physical existence.
The speaker then paints a vivid picture of an afterlife filled with wonder and joy. They describe a cosmos where stars become wells that provide refreshing water, symbolizing a sense of abundance and beauty. The notion of having "five-hundred million little bells" brings a sense of fun and playfulness. Through this imagery, the speaker conveys a hopeful perspective on life after death, revealing an underlying optimism about what lies beyond our physical presence.
