They will blow it, she thought. Each will cling to a sad little story of hurt and sorrow-some long-ago trouble and pain life dumped on their pure and innocent selves. And each one will rewrite that story forever, knowing the plot, guessing the theme, inventing its meaning and dismissing its origin.
The quote reflects the character's belief that people often cling to their past traumas and hardships, allowing these experiences to define their identities. She anticipates that rather than moving forward, they will each hold on to a narrative filled with pain from long ago, reshaping it continuously to suit their current perspectives.
This perspective underscores the theme of how individuals reinterpret their personal histories. Instead of confronting their original experiences, they...
