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This passage comes as Rye reflects on her past brushes with violence—she implies that she has come close to being hurt by people impaired by the illness, which is why she carries a gun. This is a significant quote because it introduces the symbolism of guns. Without the ability to use language to de-escalate tense situations, violence has become much more common in this society, and all communication must happen via body language—either posture or gesture. Rye carries a gun, then, not simply to have access to a weapon; she primarily carries it without the intention of using it, just…