The message Sam is trying to share with Max, and the reader, is that "even after death, people must accept their fate." Sam's words, "We are gone brother, we must face that fact," indicate an acceptance of their situation and suggest the importance of coming to terms with their reality, even in the afterlife.
Reread these lines from Owen Nutter's story "The Haunted Twin."
Max was jolted out of his chair by this news. He saw his brother walking towards him.
"We are gone brother, we must face that fact." Sam said.
"But I don't want to leave!" Max replied.
What message is Sam trying to share with Max, and the reader, with his words?
Sam doesn't hold Max responsible for his death.
Even after death, people must accept their fate.
Max should forget about Sam and be happy again.
After the accident, the boys must go to the hospital.
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