Quote by John Green

You can't just make yourself matter and then die, Alaska, because now I am irretrievably different, and I'm sorry I let you go, yes, but you made the choice. You left me Perhapsless, stuck in your goddamned labyrinth. And now I don't even know if you chose the straight and fast way out, if you left me like this on purpose. And so I never knew you, did I? I can't remember, because I never knew.

You can't just make yourself matter and then die, Alaska, be

Summary

This quote highlights the emotional turmoil and sense of loss felt by the speaker after someone named Alaska has passed away. The speaker reflects on the fact that Alaska's choices, including the decision to leave them behind, have left a profound impact on their life. The uncertainty surrounding Alaska's intentions and whether they deliberately caused their own demise adds to the speaker's confusion and feeling of never truly knowing them. This expresses the complex feelings of grief, regret, and the profound sense of not knowing someone fully even after their passing.

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Death Looking For Alaska Perhaps

By John Green

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