“Because if I am the last one, then I am humanity.And if this is humanity's last war, then I am the battlefield.”

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The speaker is saying that being the final survivor would make them stand in for all of humanity. They are also describing themselves as the place where the last war is being fought, turning their own body or existence into a symbol of conflict.

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Originally said in English.

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About Rick Yancey

American author

Rick Yancey is an American author of young adult suspense, fantasy, and science fiction. He is known for the Alfred Kropp series, The Monstrumologist series, and The 5th Wave series. His writing blends suspense with speculative storytelling for younger readers. The 5th Wave was adapted into a feature film of the same name in 2016.

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