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The angel of death has been abroad throughout the land; you may almost hear the beating of his wings.
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The quote portrays death as an angel moving across the whole land. The “beating of his wings” is a vivid metaphor for how widespread and near death seems, as though its presence can almost be heard. It creates a strong sense of danger affecting everyone, without describing the angel as a literal being.
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