... my world turned black, and all I could feel was my beating heart, resonating in the eerie silence of darkness. Then there was a sharp tug, a pull at my chest, and my eyes burst open. Before they had a chance to adjust I slowly sat up, hearing the crackling of dead leaves as they fell off my back. A pile of leaves saved my life! I was relieved, but before I could regain my composure, my father had already whisked me away. I sat on my bed while he spoke of my punishment, but I didn't care. I couldn't hear him. All I could think about was death, and how my life could have ended. I began to obsess over this notion, and found myself seeking answers to new questions. Is humanity simply life to death? What happens after death? In this study of humanity, I will analyze the ...

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