There is some history that I want not to have happened. I

There is some history that I want not to have happened. I resist the consequences of being Nemesis.

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In Wallace Stegner's "Angle of Repose," the protagonist grapples with a complex relationship to the past, expressing regret over certain historical events and their ramifications. The quote highlights a desire to escape the burdens of history, indicating a struggle with the idea of retribution and consequence often associated with being a figure of nemesis. This reflects a broader theme in the novel about how personal and collective histories shape identity and...

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