The crypt of the Grand Archives did not smell of dust or rot. It smelled of ozone and pressed linen. It was a sterile, cold abyss where the only sound was the rhythmic, hydraulic hiss of the Indexers moving through the stacks.
While the harsh winter provides the physical conflict, John Fitzgerald provides the moral one. Fitzgerald represents a cynical, self-serving worldview, whereas Glass represents a dogged, almost spiritual persistence. However, the story’s conclusion often suggests that vengeance is a "hollow prize." When Glass finally reaches his goal, the catharsis is muted, suggesting that the journey was more about his own survival than the other man's death. Index Of The Revenant
The term "revenant" comes from the French verb revenir , meaning "to return." The crypt of the Grand Archives did not smell of dust or rot