ethical-responsibility-of-power

The narrator reflects on his telekinetic powers, which he calls his 'Power,' and his vow never to use them again after his mother’s suicide, which he could not prevent despite manipulating her heart at a cellular level. He struggles with the temptation to use his abilities again, particularly to control Julie's driving, but fights to resist, revealing his complex relationship with his powers and the isolation they bring. The chapter explores his psychic connection to Julie and his attempts to mentally shield himself from the overwhelming sensory input of his abilities.