Never Let Me Go 20

"It's a shame, Kath, because we've loved each other all our lives. But, in the end, we can't stay together forever." pg. 282

It really is a shame. The ending to this book just depressed me. I felt so sorry for Kathy. Everything she has ever loved was now gone, and she was standing there helplessly not knowing what was in store for her next.  I so badly wanted her fantasy of Tommy to come true, but realistically, I knew that could never happen. But, that is life. Life doesn't always end happily. That is what I think one of the main messages of the book was: live life to the fullest and to enjoy those people in your life while they are still there, because you never know when they'll be gone. Another major point I think Ishiguro is trying to make is the same one made in Brave New World. That is to beware of technology and scientific advances. We can't let these thing take away the relationships we have with people and the families we live in. I just hope that our society never resorts to using the lives of lesser people for the betterment of others. We need to keep the idea of every person is equal regardless of race, age, background, and anything else, as a major focus in our lives.