Klara and the Sun part5

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In this part, Josie's condition took a sudden turn for the worse. After returning from the city 11 days ago, her physical condition deteriorated day by day. She developed strange breathing symptoms and was often in a state of half-awake and half-asleep. This physical frailty not only put Josie's life at risk, but also cast a shadow of death over the entire story. Meanwhile, Clara still didn't give up hope. She turned her gaze to the sun, the existence she had always firmly believed to possess magical powers. Previously, Clara witnessed the "resurrection" of beggars and dogs under the sun, and this experience made her firmly believe in the power of the sun. At the moment when Josie's condition worsened, she once again placed her hope on the Sun, hoping that the Sun could save Josie just as it saved beggars and dogs. This plot profoundly demonstrates Clara's faith in the sun. This faith has transcended a mere physical perception and has become her spiritual pillar, supporting her in constantly seeking hope in difficult circumstances. ​
In order to enable Josie to receive the special blessing of the sun, Clara began to take action. She was well aware that the sun detested pollution deeply, so she decided to start by eliminating it. In her perception, the Kutings machine spewing black smoke was the source of pollution and the chief culprit that caused Josie to fall ill. So, she resolutely took out the solution from her body to destroy that Kutings machine. This act fully demonstrates Clara's selfless love for Josie. For Josie, she was willing to sacrifice her own body and give everything she had. Compared with the hesitation and selfishness that humans may have when facing similar situations, Clara's love appears so pure and great. In real life, we often have to weigh between interests and emotions, and it's hard to be as unreserved as Clara. Her actions have enabled us to witness the ultimate realm of love and also made us reflect on our own struggle between love and selfishness. ​
During this process, the interaction between Clara and Rick is also very thought-provoking. Rick, Josie's childhood companion, loves Josie deeply. When Josie was seriously ill, he also fell into pain and despair. Clara found Rick and asked him to help her go to the barn and pray to the sun. Although Rick was filled with confusion and helplessness in his heart, he still chose to help Clara. On the way to the barn, Clara asked Rick if his love for Josie was sincere. Rick gave an affirmative answer without hesitation. This plot not only shows Rick's sincere feelings for Josie, but also makes Clara more determined to exchange love for the sun's favor. In Clara's perception, sincere love has a powerful force, just like the reunion of Miss Coffee Cup and the man in the raincoat. She believes that this kind of love can touch the sun and thus save Josie. This reminds me that in human society, love is often overshadowed by various realistic factors. However, at critical moments, true love can shine brightly, giving people strength and hope. The efforts made by Rick and Clara for Josie are precisely the embodiment of the power of love. ​
Clara came to the barn again and prayed devoutly to the sun. She begged the Sun to forgive her for failing to completely stop the pollution, while emphasizing her efforts to eliminate it. She expressed her willingness to offer her fluid again, and even all of herself, just to enable Josie to recover. Her prayer, filled with sincerity and determination, couldn't help but touch people's hearts. In this scene, Clara's beliefs have similarities with human religious beliefs. In religious beliefs, people often seek the help of deities through prayer, believing that deities can listen to their demands and respond. Clara's prayer to the sun also stems from her trust in a power that transcends herself. She believes that the Sun can sense her sincerity and fulfill her wishes. This kind of belief, although it might be regarded as naive in the real world, has given Clara endless courage and strength, enabling her to persevere in difficult situations.