Themes: Love, Faith, and Destruction

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In a previous discussion, Miranda and Abigail recognize that love and faith are the sole forces strong enough to conquer the power of destruction. In this scenario, George acts out of love but is devoid of faith, ultimately opting for a destructive path. He transforms into more of a Christ-like figure than Miranda had anticipated, collapsing with his "gouged and bleeding hands" as his heart fails, unintentionally sacrificing his life to rescue Cocoa. With sadness, Miranda comments, "He went and did it his way, so he ain't coming back."

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