Holy shit! Hazel's death in Watership Down is one of the greatest endings I have ever read.  When he realizes that he is basically sitting next to God, it is devastating!

I believe Walter lost his soul when he became the object of pity.  He could roll with his disappointments in life until they were reflected back at him in the eyes of his wife, colleagues, so-called friends, etc.  He had always believed himself better than his circumstances, but only the eventuality of death and the…

Usually comment boards are the best rationalization for suicide I could ever think of.  Thank you to wallflower and all the others who make these 'reasonable discussions' readable and enjoyable.

The Wire is a seven course meal that is good for you and tastes great.  The Shield is pizza and beer.  I love them both.