There's nothing between them anymore. I could see it fall, the last tie of love or even of concern. If he died tonight, she would be content. to Luet this seemed the most terrible of tragedies. Once these two had been joined together in love, or something like love... And yet the last tie between them was broken now. All lost, all gone. Nothing lasted, nothing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The emotional bond between two people has completely dissolved, leaving one indifferent to the other's death.
- In plain terms
- Their relationship ended so thoroughly that neither cares about the other anymore.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can fade until indifference becomes the only remaining connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does indifference become more painful than anger?
- Is losing love worse than never having it?
Another view
The speaker interprets indifference as a tragedy, but it might be relief.
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