I went to a box room at the top of the house and locked myself in, in order to be alone with my aching miseries.
In "The War of the Worlds" by H. G. Wells, a moment of deep reflection is captured as the narrator seeks solitude to confront his overwhelming suffering. He retreats to a small room, symbolizing his desire to escape the chaos surrounding him and face his inner turmoil without distractions. This act of locking himself away demonstrates the intensity of his emotions and his wish to process his pain in isolation.
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