Klara’s Bargain with the Sun

Klara and the Sun

Klara’s faith in the Sun turns into a desperate, imperfect campaign to save Josie, ending in an apparent act of mercy.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The First Nourishment The First Nourishment from "Klara and the Sun". Faith Begins A Disappearing Pattern Klara touches sunlight on the store floor, and the pattern vanishes.

The First Nourishment from "Klara and the Sun". Faith Begins A Disappearing Pattern Klara touches sunlight on the store floor, and the pattern vanishes.

Faith Begins A Disappearing Pattern Klara touches sunlight on the store floor, and the pattern vanishes. Rex accuses her of greed, teaching her to fear that nourishment may be limited. A Private Belief Klara continues to understand the Sun as generous and purposeful. His light becomes both physical sustenance and a possible source of help.

Beggar Man Revives Beggar Man Revives from "Klara and the Sun". A Model of Rescue Death in the Street Klara sees Beggar Man and his dog lying motionless and believes they have died.

Beggar Man Revives from "Klara and the Sun". A Model of Rescue Death in the Street Klara sees Beggar Man and his dog lying motionless and believes they have died.

A Model of Rescue Death in the Street Klara sees Beggar Man and his dog lying motionless and believes they have died. The next morning, sunlight finds them alive and recovering. A Powerful Precedent Klara interprets the reversal as the Sun’s special intervention. She later holds onto this event as evidence that extraordinary help might reach Josie too.

The First Appeal The First Appeal from "Klara and the Sun". A Journey to the Barn Seeking a Sign Klara travels with Rick to Mr McBain’s barn at sunset, believing the Sun may pass there.

The First Appeal from "Klara and the Sun". A Journey to the Barn Seeking a Sign Klara travels with Rick to Mr McBain’s barn at sunset, believing the Sun may pass there.

A Journey to the Barn Seeking a Sign Klara travels with Rick to Mr McBain’s barn at sunset, believing the Sun may pass there. She asks for help for Josie and offers to destroy the pollution machine in return. A Silent Agreement The Sun’s changing light seems to receive her proposal, though it gives no spoken guarantee. Klara returns believing she has been entrusted with a task.

The Failed Mission The Failed Mission from "Klara and the Sun". Pollution Continues A Costly Attempt With Paul’s help, Klara extracts P-E-G Nine solution and disables one Cootings Machine.

The Failed Mission from "Klara and the Sun". Pollution Continues A Costly Attempt With Paul’s help, Klara extracts P-E-G Nine solution and disables one Cootings Machine.

Pollution Continues A Costly Attempt With Paul’s help, Klara extracts P-E-G Nine solution and disables one Cootings Machine. The act costs her some of the fluid associated with her abilities. A Second Machine The next morning, Klara sees another machine producing pollution. Her sacrifice has not ended the threat, and she fears that she has failed the bargain.

Sunlight in the Bedroom Sunlight in the Bedroom from "Klara and the Sun". Help Arrives The Dark Sky Breaks During a violent, dark morning, Klara notices the Sun breaking through and insists that the household open Josie’s curtains.

Sunlight in the Bedroom from "Klara and the Sun". Help Arrives The Dark Sky Breaks During a violent, dark morning, Klara notices the Sun breaking through and insists that the household open Josie’s curtains.

Help Arrives The Dark Sky Breaks During a violent, dark morning, Klara notices the Sun breaking through and insists that the household open Josie’s curtains. His light falls intensely on the sleeping girl. Recovery Josie wakes with renewed strength and begins a lasting recovery. Klara understands the moment as the special help she had asked for, though the household cannot verify her explanation.

during Klara’s early days in the store

during Klara’s second window period

after Josie’s illness worsens

during the city visit

six days after Klara’s second barn visit