She longs for tonight, she longs to skip the day that's just begun and plunge headlong into the night as if into a pool; a pool with the moon reflected in it. She longs to swim in liquid moonlight.
In this excerpt from "MaddAddam" by Margaret Atwood, the character expresses a deep yearning for the night. She wishes to bypass the day ahead and dive into the soothing embrace of night, which symbolizes a sense of freedom and escape. The imagery of night as a pool suggests an inviting and tranquil world away from the day’s realities.
The desire to "swim in liquid moonlight" highlights her longing for beauty and...