Quote by Orson Scott Card

[That wall] might be breached sometime in the future, but for now the only real conversation between them was the roots that had already grown low and deep, under the wall, where they could not be broken.The most terrible thing, though, was the fear that the wall could never be breached, that in his heart Alai was glad of the separation, and was ready to be Ender's enemy. For now that they could not be together, they must be infinitely apart, and what had been sure and unshakable was now fragile and insubstantial; from the moment we are not together, Alai is a stranger, for he has a life now that will be no part of mine, and that means that when I see him we will not know each other.

[That wall] might be breached sometime in the future, but fo

Summary

This quote explores the fear of a growing divide and the potential loss of connection between two individuals. It highlights the significance of a metaphorical wall that separates them and how their relationship is dependent on the deep-rooted connection they once had. There is a concern that this separation may lead to a permanent estrangement, where their lives diverge so drastically that they no longer recognize each other. The quote reflects the fragility of relationships and the haunting possibility that once-intimate connections can be irreparably lost.

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Friendship Loss Game Ender Separation Walls Alai

By Orson Scott Card

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