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His discovery of the injured dog Cosmo and the failed confrontation at his neighbor’s house only amplify his confusion and sense of loss. As Armin grapples with the isolation of his situation, he prepares for a final ritual for his grandmother, leading him to a breakdown at the mundane measures of survival.
A Desolate but Self-Sufficient Existence
Time passes, and Armin transforms his life, adopting a farmer-like existence in the woods, caring for various animals while trying to invent a method of harnessing river water to generate electricity. This transition brings a semblance of peace, but it is one marked by solitude. Small joys like witnessing a goat giving birth contrast sharply with the relentless cycles of loss—highlighted by the tragic snatching of the newborn by a jackal.