Something's died in me," she goes. "It took a long time for it to do it, but it's dead. You've killed something, just like you'd took an axe to it. Everything is dirt now.

πŸ“– Raymond Carver

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ May 25, 1938  β€“  ⚰️ August 2, 1988
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The character expresses deep emotional trauma, feeling as if a part of her has died due to someone else's actions. This profound sense of loss indicates that the relationship has been destructive, leading her to perceive her current state as barren and lifeless. She compares this emotional devastation to an axe cutting through something vital, illustrating the severity of her pain.

This poignant realization reflects on the impact of love and...

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