The blue arcing from loosely dangling wires, whose woven insulation was frayed and thick with greasy dust, filled the little space with a strong smell of ozone.
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This might be an analogy about the role of technology in our civilization. Technology helps us avoid slightly exerting ourselves going up stairs at only the slight risk of death and disfigurement. There's probably a parable here about maintenance as well since that fits with Lew's story arc. He is the elevator sparking and stinking of ozone due to his lack of care regarding his reputation and his spirituality.
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