Your dad didn't die, so I won't be able to explain it to

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In the novel "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer, the protagonist grapples with the absence of his father, who died during the 9/11 attacks. This loss profoundly affects his understanding of life and death, which he is unable to fully comprehend or articulate. The narrative explores themes of grief, trauma, and the quest for closure as he seeks to make sense of his father's absence. The quote, "Your...

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