How does this foreshadow events that occurred later in the novel: "Nothing endures, not a tree, not love, not even death by violence."

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Asked by J M #520653 on 4/27/2016 1:32 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 4/28/2016 5:40 AM

Answered by Aslan on 4/28/2016 5:40 AM

This foreshadows Gene's loss of innocence at Devon and the eventual disintegration of his relationship with Finny.