Never,' I said. 'One can die but once. Dim died before he was born. That red red krovvy will soon stop.
by Anthony Burgess
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In Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange," the character reflects on the nature of life and death. The assertion that one can die only once emphasizes the finality of death, contrasting it with the idea that Dim, a character in the story, never truly lived. This conveys a sense of loss regarding individual potential and the meaning of existence. Additionally, the mention of "krovvy," or blood, signifies the violence and brutality prevalent in the world of the novel. The statement suggests an inevitable end, where the violence will eventually cease, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the struggles faced by the characters.

In Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange," the character reflects on the nature of life and death. The assertion that one can die only once emphasizes the finality of death, contrasting it with the idea that Dim, a character in the story, never truly lived. This conveys a sense of loss regarding individual potential and the meaning of existence.

Additionally, the mention of "krovvy," or blood, signifies the violence and brutality prevalent in the world of the novel. The statement suggests an inevitable end, where the violence will eventually cease, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the struggles faced by the characters.

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