In Philip K. Dick's novel, "The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch," a character reflects on the significance of starting anew. He resolves to clear away the remnants of countless years, symbolized by sand, to cultivate a vegetable garden. This action represents a fresh beginning and the hope of creating something fruitful from the past's accumulated debris.
The character's determination to embark on this endeavor illustrates the theme of transformation and the...