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In a chilling climax, Gruner’s obsession with maintaining power led him to commit an unforgivable act, forcing Friend to reckon with the inherent dangers of isolation and greed. Guilt and grief washed over him as he became the last inhabitant of the lighthouse, surrounded by echoes of those lost.
The narrative ends with a stark reminder of the cost of human connections and the perils of solitude when Friend is discovered by officers sent to replace Gruner. As he unintentionally inherits the mantle of the lost weatherman, the cycle of silence continues, leaving the future uncertain.