"Not the less, however, came this importunately obtrusive sense of change. The same was true as regarded the acquaintances whom he met, and all the well-known shapes of human life, about the little town. They looked neither older nor younger, now; the beards of the aged were no whiter, nor could the creeping babe of yesterday walk on his feet today; it was impossible to describe in what respect they differed from the individuals on whom he had so recently bestowed a parting glace; and yet the minister's deepest sense seemed to inform him of their mutability." ((Chapter 20/PAGE 189))
Arthur has reached a significant change in his life and has acted quite strangely. He returns to the community that has remained the same for so long that he feels a tad out of place. The society is, again, never open to alternative interpretations, and aren't ones to cope with new ideas, so this lack of change is not surprising. However, Arthur's change has become something out of character due to his weakness and high position and influence on such a stubborn colony. Nature has given him a more positive outlook on the colony though, because either he feels that if he can undergo such a transformation, there should be no reason that the society cannot open up and change with him.
It could be this, or he may feel as if he is somewhat delusional and a tad high on life at the moment to really see straight. This would explain his odd thoughts and visions, which would be guilt getting into him and seriously driving him mad! D:<
Either way, the outward appearance of the society, regardless of what Arthur thinks he sees, is constant, and won't change due to the intolerant nature of the citizens and the government. Therefore, the town will forever be portrayed as this gray, sombre town without happiness and life..
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