The fragility of human life from "summary" of The Complete Short Stories by Mark Twain
In one of the short stories, a man meets a stranger on a train who tells him about the unpredictability of life. The stranger recounts an incident where a man narrowly avoids death by deciding to take a different route home. This story serves as a reminder of how fragile human life can be, hinging on seemingly inconsequential decisions or chance occurrences. Another story follows a young boy who is full of life and energy, until one day he falls ill and quickly deteriorates. The suddenness of his decline highlights how quickly life can change, and how fragile our existence truly is. The boy's family is left devastated by his...
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