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Mortality Quotes in The World According to Garp

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

If he could have talked, he would have told Helen not to be frightened of the Under Toad anymore. It surprised him to realize that the Under Toad was no stranger, was not even mysterious. (19.98)

It's not until Garp is dying that he makes peace with death. Better late then never, right? it helps that death is much more comfortable than he thought; it's almost nostalgic.