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Julie Choi asked this question about The Sympathizer (The Sympathizer, #1):
Can someone explain the duel meaning of "nothing" to me. I think I get it but am not sure. Of course, I get the first and obvious meaning - what is more important than independence and freedom? Nothing as in nothing is more important. But what is the other meaning?
Nelly He has realised that while (first meaning) independence and freedom are the most important values 'nothing is more important than independence and fre…moreHe has realised that while (first meaning) independence and freedom are the most important values 'nothing is more important than independence and freedom' - that there is nothing (i.e. emptiness; a void) that is more important than independence and freedom - meaning that the whole thing they fought for is meaningless and empty. That is why he laughs - it is a horrible joke. (less)
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The Sympathizer
by Viet Thanh Nguyen (Goodreads Author)
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