When the deranged rooster crowed a third time, his crowing was cut off mid-squawk. There, that does it, Miriam said. No more heralding of a false dawn, no more untruthful messengers.
In John Irving's "Avenue of Mysteries," a pivotal moment occurs when a rooster crows for the third time, only to be abruptly silenced. This act serves as a symbol of the end of misleading proclamations and false hopes. Miriam, who vocalizes this sentiment, expresses her frustration with those who provide unreliable messages, indicating a desire for more truth and clarity in life. The narrative reflects a larger theme concerning the quest...