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When Barbara succumbs to the infection, George is torn between his love for her and the grim realization of the necessity for action. The heartbreaking duty to protect, even from the person you love most, emerges as a central theme, underscoring the harsh realities of survival—where even the flicker of hope is laced with tragedy. As George wrestles with the choice to end Barbara’s suffering, the narrative prompts readers to reflect on the ethical dilemmas faced when love and survival collide; what sacrifices must be made?