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How does Will and Jim's argument shed light on their attitudes towards aging and the passage of time?
The concept of age is increasingly driving a wedge between the two friends. Will comes close to insinuating that Jim isn't being a good friend, suggesting that once Jim undergoes the aging process on the carousel, their friendship will fizzle out. He also hints that Jim might be willing to betray him if it meant securing his chance to ride the carousel.
As their argument unfolds, Jim appears to almost concur with Will's perspective, embracing the idea that "Everything in its time" is a fitting principle. This statement challenges Jim's fixation on controlling...
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