Yet The Falls exerted its malevolent spell, that never weakened. If you grew up in the Niagara region, you knew. Adolescence was the dangerous time. Most Niagara natives kept their distance from The Falls, so they were immune. But if you drifted too near, even out of intellectual curiosity, you were in danger: beginning to think thoughts unnatural to your personality as if the thunderous waters were thinking for you, depriving you of your will. Clyde
The Falls in Niagara is portrayed as a powerful and sinister force that deeply affects those who live nearby, particularly during the tumultuous period of adolescence. Growing up in the region, residents learn to respect its power, often avoiding it to protect their own identities and desires. The proximity to the Falls can lead one to experience alterations in thought and personality, suggesting that the natural phenomenon exerts an influence over...
