Death Quotes in Nation

Mau thinks this when he has to bury his entire tribe at sea. It's a very serious moment, but we have to ask: how do you measure the contours of death? With a tape measure? And does knowing how big it is make it easier to deal with?

To deal with the insane amount of death the wave brought, Mau has to detach himself from reality. What other defense mechanisms does Mau employ, and does he do so consciously?

In the forest, Mau finds a dead trouserman being devoured by tiny little crabs. News flash: humans aren't the only creatures on the world. When humans die, life begins for other animals. Like flesh-eating crabs. Mm, tasty.