Black Timeline and Summary

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Black Timeline and Summary

  • Black brings White back to his apartment.
  • He attempts to explain his religious views to White, after White asks him if he really believes Jesus is in the room.
  • Black gets into a long discussion with White about the nature of existence, God, books, and culture. He tries to convince White not to commit suicide, to put him in the "trick bag."
  • Black keeps trying to get White to stay—he makes dinner for him, which they both eat and enjoy.
  • However, after dinner, while the debate continues, Black gradually runs out of options and arguments.
  • White finally and definitely states his wholehearted longing for death and convinces Black to let him leave.
  • Black breaks down crying, promising to try to save White again, and reaffirming his commitment to God's will.