Why, in his life of frequent travel, had he never recognized the beauty of flight? The improbability of it. The sound of the engines faded, the airplane receding into blue until it was folded into silence and became a far-distant dot in the sky.
In "Station Eleven," the protagonist reflects on the nature of flight and its inherent beauty, questioning why he had not appreciated it despite his travels. The experience of flight is portrayed as improbable, almost surreal, emphasizing the wonder of leaving the ground and soaring into the sky. This moment of introspection reveals a deeper connection between the act of flying and the fleeting nature of life itself.
As the airplane fades...
