consciousnessA recurring theme in the book about one's awareness of their own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings.
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The state of being aware and able to think or perceive one's surroundings"Her consciousness of the world around her was like a foggy dream."
The perception of something within oneself"A sudden consciousness of guilt washed over her."
ephemeralA descriptive term used to denote the transitory nature of life depicted in the book
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Lasting for a very short time"The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, vanishing as quickly as it appeared."
introspectionA key aspect of character development in the book involving examining one's own thoughts or feelings
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The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes"His introspection developed a deeper understanding of himself."
perceptionA term used frequently in the book to showcase how different characters perceive things differently
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The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted"Her perception of his motives was completely wrong."
The ability to sense something"The sensation was beyond human perception."