You think you can get rid of things, and people too--leave them behind. You don't know yet about the habit they have, of coming back.
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The quote from Margaret Atwood's "The Blind Assassin" explores the illusory nature of trying to escape from the past, including both objects and relationships. It suggests that individuals often believe they can move on by discarding what no longer serves them, whether material possessions or connections with people. This perception, however, overlooks an essential truth about human experience: the past tends to resurface unexpectedly.
This cyclical return of memories and feelings...
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