Loneliness from "summary" of The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono
In the vast and desolate landscape described in the story, the feeling of being alone is pervasive. The protagonist wanders through the barren hills and valleys, with only his dog for company. The emptiness of the surroundings mirrors the emptiness he feels inside.
As he travels through the countryside, he encounters other people, but they are few and far between. They are usually passing through, on their way to somewhere else. There is a sense of transience in their interactions, a fleeting connection that only serves to highlight the protagonist's isolation.
Even when he settles in a quiet village, the man remains apart from the rest of the community. He devotes himself to his solitary task of planting trees, finding solace in the rhythm of the work. The trees become his companions, his silent witnesses to the passing of time.
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