The things that I loved were very frail. Very fragile. I didn't know that. I thought they were indestructible. They weren't.
In Cormac McCarthy's "The Sunset Limited," the narrator reflects on the fragility of the things he cherished, highlighting a sense of vulnerability and the unexpected nature of loss. This realization comes as a harsh contrast to his previous belief that these cherished aspects of life were strong and unbreakable. The fragility of love, relationships, and values is emphasized, suggesting that what we hold dear can be easily disrupted.
This awareness provokes...