The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge Chapter 28: May 7, 1824 Quotes

The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge Chapter 28: May 7, 1824 Quotes

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Quote 1

He raised his eyes to a horizon carved from snowy mountain peaks. [...] He could climb up there if he wanted. Climb up there and touch the horizon, jump across and find the next. (2.28.23)

See what we're talking about? It's actually important to note that The Revenant doesn't end with Glass—it ends with Bridger setting off on his own. That's a big deal. While Glass has already lived a full life, he has basically become the person he's going to become, while Bridger still has a huge potential for growth. And guess what? The frontier is the only place where that potential is going to be reached.

Quote 2

Jim [...] smiled at the infinite prospect of what might lay up the canyon, of what might lay on the mountaintops, of what might lay beyond. (2.28.22)

Like Glass, Jim Bridger feels more comfortable in the middle of nowhere than in the middle of a city. You know, if it weren't for that whole betrayal thing, we think that Bridger and Glass could have become pretty great friends. Oh, well.