many of Bear's stories and comments shared a general drift. They advised against fearing all of creation. But not because it is always benign, for it is not. It will, with certainty, consume us all. We are made to be destroyed. We are kindling for the fire, and our lives will stand as naught against the onrush of time. Bear's position, if I understood it, was that refusal to fear these general terms of existence is an honorable act of defiance.
In "Thirteen Moons," Charles Frazier presents a philosophical perspective through Bear's stories and comments. Bear emphasizes that while life can be daunting, we should not live in fear of the forces of creation. He acknowledges that creation is not always kind and will ultimately lead to our destruction, as we are destined to be consumed by time and inevitability. This stark reality highlights the transient nature of existence, reminding us that...
