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Eraser Tattoo

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In Eraser Tattoo, the themes of love and loss can be explored through the characters Shay and Dante in their relationship. The author illustrates these themes through key moments in Dante and Shay’s relationship, especially when Shay is moving away and Dante realizes the tattoo represents the pain he is experiencing with Shay leaving. For an example, at the end of the story the author states, “He knew the pain wouldn't last forever but the scar would.”. This relates to the theme of love and loss and how the pain won't last forever but the memory will by highlighting the events of when Shay made an eraser tattoo on Dante since she was leaving and wanted Dante to have a memory of her. This can also show how deep their relationship is and how

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