Death serves as a reminder of life's fragility from "summary" of DUBLINERS by James Joyce
In the dim light of the candle, the room seemed to grow colder as the news of Father Flynn's passing spread through the neighborhood. His sudden death served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life, casting a shadow over the mundane routines of the residents of Dublin. The sight of Father Flynn lying in his coffin, his face pallid and still, sent a shiver down the spine of those who came to pay their respects. His once lively presence now reduced to a lifeless body served as a haunting image of mortality, a reminder that death spares no one, not even the most revered figures in the community. As the mourners whispered their prayers and shared memories of the departed priest, a sense of unease settled over them. The realization that they too would one day meet the same fate loomed heavy in their minds, making them question the p...
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