Whatever happened behind now was simply that: behind. Lyra had left it. She felt she was leaving the world altogether, so remote and intent she was, so high they were climbing, so strange and uncanny was the light that bathed them.
In this passage from "The Golden Compass," Lyra reflects on her past, considering it as something she has moved beyond. She acknowledges that her previous experiences are no longer relevant to her current journey. This detachment signifies her growth and transformation as she embarks on a new adventure.
As Lyra ascends to new heights, both physically and metaphorically, she experiences a profound sense of isolation. The unusual light surrounding her enhances...
