Loneliness In Amber Sparks's The Janitor In Space

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“The Janitor in Space” by Amber Sparks is a short story that has themes about atonement and God and the social expectations for them. While reading the story, it was very apparently evident that space was the test and deciding factor that the janitor promised was the perfect role for themselves. Putting herself in complete isolation was leading to her self-destruction. However, the reality is that she not only was yearning for a purpose but also a non-existent and present God. Mainly, the Janitor was willing to experience death because the loneliness in her life was taking over her. The Janitor reflects personally on what it means to be close to God along with what atonement is. As a reader, I identified this as the Janitor being overwhelmed