The protagonist's mother didn't think highly of him and always wanted him to do better. He reflects on what it means to be a mother and realizes that now he understands. His grandmother used to wear a striped sweater, and he remembers being a child for a little while. He used to put on makeup but would have to lift his skirt when leaving the house. He is described as being free, like a dream of America, but also unpredictable. He is compared to a comical actress and the atom bomb. He is on fire, like the Notre-Dame, and his life is like a night in Pigalle. His father used to call him "Marilù" and wanted to protect him, but the protagonist always made his own decisions. Others saw him as just a stage name, and he chose who to play with. His toys were later set aside because sex wasn't enough for him anymore. He is described as being free, like a dream of America, but also unpredictable. He is compared to a comical actress and the atom bomb. He is on fire, like the Notre-Dame, and his life is like a night in Pigalle. The protagonist is described as being unpredictable and is compared to the moon. He sees himself as fragile, like fire and sand, and nobody will listen to him like his mother did. He reflects on what life is and realizes that it is about learning to live life. He refers to himself as "Mia Marilù" and wonders if he has learned to live life now. He is described as being free, like a dream of America, but also unpredictable. He is compared to a comical actress and the atom bomb. He is on fire, like the Notre-Dame, and his life is like a night in Pigalle.
