Hell is the absence of people who are lacking.

Hell is the absence of people who are lacking.

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In "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel, the notion of hell is powerfully redefined. It suggests that true suffering comes not from physical torment but from isolation and the absence of meaningful relationships. The quote emphasizes that when people lack connection and community, they experience a form of hell that is devastating in its own right. This perspective invites readers to consider the importance of human connections in their lives....

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Race of Cain, ascend to heaven, And cast God down upon the earth!

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