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The Lodger · Chapter
Epigraph explained
The chapter opens with a biblical epigraph from Psalm 88:18, foreshadowing themes of isolation, loss, and abandonment.
What happens
The chapter opens with a biblical epigraph from Psalm 88:18, foreshadowing themes of isolation, loss, and abandonment.
Themes in this chapter
Isolation and Urban Anonymity
The epigraph evokes a sense of utter loneliness and separation from loved ones, setting a tone of isolation.