Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker found the sound or ticking of a clock to be unsettling or intrusive, to the point where they decided to get rid of it. It implies that the clock's constant noise had a negative impact on the speaker's peace of mind and perhaps reminded them of the passage of time, which they found distressing or haunting. The quote highlights the subjective nature of fear and how seemingly innocuous objects or sounds can have a powerful effect on one's emotions.
Topics
Time
By Tillie Olsen
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