When she thought of New York City now, the place where she'd lived for most of her life, the only home she'd ever really known, she realized the city was like a person who now oftentimes struggled to stand proud because both its legs had collapsed in a sea of dust, fire and scattered office papers.
In her reflections on New York City, the author compares the city to a person grappling with its deteriorated state. The vibrant life that once characterized the city is now overshadowed by chaos and decline. The imagery of collapsed legs suggests that the city, once strong and proud, has been brought low by adversity, represented by dust, fire, and disarray.
This realization signifies a deep connection the narrator has with the...