Harold comes to terms with loss from "summary" of Harold and Maude by Colin Higgins
Throughout the story of Harold and Maude, we witness Harold's journey of grappling with the concept of loss. At the beginning of the book, Harold is portrayed as a young man who is disconnected from the world around him, finding solace in staging fake suicides to get a reaction out of his mother. This behavior is a coping mechanism for Harold, who is struggling with the loss of his father and seeking attention in unconventional ways. As Harold's relationship with Maude develops, we see him gradually coming to terms with his feelings of loss. Maude, a free-spirited and unconventional woman, serves as a mentor figure for Harold, guiding him towards a deeper understanding of himself and the world. Through their time together, Harold learns to embrace life and all its complexities, letting go of his need for shock value and instead finding genuine connection with Maude. The pivotal moment in Harold's journey towards acceptance comes towards the end of the book, when he is faced with the sudden loss of Maude. Despite the deep pain he feels at her passing, Harold is able to find solace in the memories they shared and the lessons she imparted to him. Through his grief, Harold is able to acknowledge the impermanence of life and the inevitability of loss, yet he also finds a newfound sense of resilience and gratitude for the time he had with Maude. In the final pages of the book, we see Harold emerging from the shadow of his past and stepping into a new chapter of his life, one that is shaped by the wisdom and love he gained from his time with Maude. While the pain of loss will always linger, Harold is able to carry on with a newfound sense of purpose and understanding, forever changed by the profound impact of his time with Maude.
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