...there are only some many times you can utter "It does not hurt" before it begins to hurt even more than the hurt.

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In Jonathan Safran Foer's "Everything Is Illuminated," the protagonist grapples with the complexities of pain and denial. The phrase "It does not hurt" reflects a common human tendency to suppress or minimize suffering. However, as this mantra is repeated, the facade of resilience begins to crack, revealing that persistent denial can intensify the very pain one seeks to avoid.

This insight underscores the struggle between facing emotional turmoil and the instinct...

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