Nathaniel closes his eyes and jumps, his arms glued to his sides like that fly's. He doesn't try to break his fall, just hits hard, because it hurts less than everything else.
Nathaniel experiences a moment of surrender as he closes his eyes and leaps, his arms tightly pressed against his body like a fly caught in its fate. This imagery captures his sense of resignation, suggesting he has chosen to accept the fall rather than resist it. By relinquishing control, he opts for a more immediate pain, which he perceives as less tormenting than the emotional burdens he carries.
In this poignant...
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