It's just you, your homework, and the homework room. All. Day. Long. I turned thirteen in that room. Winter ended, and then spring came and went. Wars happened. Trees grew. Babies were born and people died.
In this passage, the narrator describes spending endless days alone in the homework room, emphasizing the monotony and solitude of that experience. The mention of turning thirteen in that space highlights a significant personal milestone within a confined environment.
The excerpt also reflects on the passage of time and life's inevitable changes, such as changing seasons, conflicts, growth, birth, and death. These details contrast the mundane routine of studying with the larger, ongoing flow of life outside the room.
