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Bart’s ongoing attempts at self-destruction add tragic dimensions to his character, refusing to accept his new existence while he mentally battles with the consequences of his actions toward Janet and his long-term friend, Joey. What's left of their bond splinters under the heaviness of regret and grief.
A Turn of Fate
Finally, the narrative culminates in Bart's ultimate act of contrition, intertwined with a dire dive into the supernatural realm. After trying unsuccessfully to end his life repeatedly, Bart finds himself captured by enigmatic figures who intend to drop him and others like him back into the battlegrounds of Iran.