Question

The Euphoria of Dust: Think about the story. Why does the narrator first eat the soul orb dust?

To ease the fear of remaining separated and becoming a Shell
To avoid losing the memories and feelings that the dust contains
To save the dust so that it can later be used to pay the Crone
To regain strength to venture back to the settlement

Answer 1

In "The Euphoria of Dust," the narrator first eats the soul orb dust primarily **to ease the fear of remaining separated and becoming a Shell**. The dust represents a connection to the past and a way to avoid losing one's identity and memories, which is a central theme in the story.