NPPF Commentary 238, P. 168, Part I

[Vince & Shelly Maeder]

Yes, and the idea that Kinbote's life is dependent upon Shade's life.
Kinbote's imagination is dependent upon Shade's recognition.  Perhaps,
Mr. Shade is mere a figment of Mr. Kinbote; Mr. Shade's death in his
imagination leads to a singular personality in the mind of the true
author who realizes he cannot live alone... Anyone see IDENTITY with
John Cusak??  Then you know what I'm aiming at here...  V.

From: Jasper Fidget
> From: Vince & Shelly Maeder
> 
>  Mr. Kinbote then recounts his many nature walks with Mr. Shade

Kinbote notes that the frequency of the walks had dwindled "to two in
the
first three weeks of July" but that "they shall be resumed Elsewhere!"
Elsewhere as Afterlife (he probably didn't mean Cedarn, Utana, since his
reference to his "notes" implies he's already there when C.238 is
written);
I'm not sure it adds to the evidence for Kinbote and suicide (it's
expressed
pretty enthusiastically for that) but it may add to his reasons for
ending
his life -- in order to join Shade Elsewhere (which fits in neatly with
the
"empty emerald case" and all the transformation themes).  Thus a slight
return of the Romeo & Juliet / Tristan & Isolde motif.

Jasper