Exploring the concept of mortality, the narrator reflects on their extensive experiences with near-death situations over sixty thousand years. They delve into the philosophical notion of a "good death," assessing past encounters with death through a lens of retrospective analysis. The narrative reveals a contrast between the introspective evaluations made after these experiences and the instinctive desire to survive that dominates during them. This contemplation of death invites readers to consider their own perceptions and fears surrounding mortality.
