Life can be challenging and often seems to conclude negatively, but this doesn't mean every story has to end that way. Despite what is commonly portrayed in school and media, stories are diverse and unique, reflecting the variety of human experiences.
"Just because life is hard, and always ends in a bad way, doesn't mean that all stories have to, even if that's what they tell us in school and in the New York Times Review." This emphasizes that life's difficulties don't define every narrative, and it's important to recognize the different paths stories can take, offering hope and encouragement.