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The Moth Radio Hour: Past Tense, Future Perfect

The Moth

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Survival and Shadows

This chapter explores a tense confrontation between the narrator and fellow inmate JR over a bag of pretzels in a New York prison, revealing the anxiety and vulnerability inherent in prison life. Through poignant reflections, the narrator connects the pretzels to their mother's love and their own past choices, highlighting themes of fear, survival, and the yearning for redemption.

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