There are too many other inexplicable things around us--horrors, threats, mysteries that draw you in and then inevitably disenchant you. Back to the predictable and humdrum. The prince is never going to come, everybody knows that; and maybe Sleeping Beauty's dead.
In this excerpt, the author reflects on the overwhelming nature of the world, filled with inexplicable horrors and mysteries that can captivate but ultimately disappoint. The allure of these enigmatic elements often leads one back to the mundane aspects of life, highlighting the contrast between expectation and reality.
The mention of the prince and Sleeping Beauty symbolizes lost hope and disillusionment, suggesting that fairy tale endings may not come true. Acknowledging the end of these fantasies, the text embodies a recognition of adult realities, where enchantment fades into the ordinary, leading to a more somber acceptance of life's unpredictabilities.
