In Joyce Carol Oates' "Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang," the concept of time is explored deeply. Time can feel endless, much like an unending tunnel where the start is lost to memory and the end remains unseen. This perspective emphasizes the ongoing nature of existence, where the flow of time is constant and unyielding.

However, it is the realization of time's finiteness that strikes with intensity. There come moments when one suddenly comprehends that specific experiences or periods are gone forever, marking a poignant sense of loss. This juxtaposition between the perception of time’s infinity and the acknowledgment of its limits creates a profound reflection on the nature of life's passages.