Noemí fears that the world may be a cycle of recurring violence and bigotry, just like High Place. But Francis’s kiss reminds her that cycles can be broken; love brought Francis to conquer his prejudice and escape from High Place. The same can apply to the world—love helps people see each other as not just a “body” (as Florence saw Francis, for example), but as someone that can be empathized with, a person who deserves kindness and respect.