Is this the madness at the heart of it? Do I believe that if I am good to him, if I act selflessly and make sacrifices for him, do I believe that if I love Apollo - beautiful, aging, melancholy Apollo - I will wake one morning to find him gone and you in his place, back from the land of the dead?
In Sigrid Nunez's novel "The Friend," the narrator grapples with the complexities of love and loss, particularly in relation to an aging friend, Apollo. The quote reflects her deep emotional turmoil and questioning of her commitment and sacrifices. She ponders if her selfless love for Apollo could somehow alter fate, leading her to entertain the idea that her devotion might bring him back from death.
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