It is a frightful thing to drop out of one's place in the world and never find it again. I try very hard to keep my memory green and thus by sympathy live anew, or if not anew, aright, which is more to the point, much more.
In Charles Frazier's book "Varina," the author reflects on the profound sense of loss that accompanies falling out of one's established position in life. The idea of becoming disconnected from one's identity and place in the world evokes fear and uncertainty. Frazier emphasizes the importance of memory and the efforts one makes to remain connected to their past experiences and emotions.
Through this struggle, the narrator expresses a desire to not only retain memories but to live them out in a meaningful way. This pursuit of symbiotic remembrance serves as a way to reclaim agency and understand one’s place in both personal and larger contexts. Frazier's insights reveal the deeper complexities of identity and belonging as individuals navigate the tumultuous passages of life.