In "Sea of Silver Light" by Tad Williams, the protagonist grapples with the unsettling revelation of a name, John Wulgaru, upon returning from a significant experience. Her encounter leaves her in a state of shock, causing her hands to tremble as she processes the implications of this discovery.

The weight of her knowledge burdens her with questions about isolation; she wonders if she is the sole individual aware of John Wulgaru's significance or if she is the last person alive who understands it. This reflection introduces a theme of solitude and the heavy responsibility that comes with possessing vital information.