The Altar Of The Dead

Stransom harbors a deep aversion to anniversaries, particularly those that demand celebration or acknowledgment. His discomfort with both public displays and personal remembrances is palpable, yet he maintains a solitary ritual to honor the memory of Mary Antrim's death each year. This poignant act reveals his struggle with grief and the complexities of memory, illustrating how one significant loss shapes his relationship with time and remembrance.