What did tuck mean when he said ''ain't part of the wheel no more in the book Tuck Everlasting?

Answer 1

In "Tuck Everlasting," when Tuck says "ain't part of the wheel no more," he refers to the cycle of life and death that most people experience. The Tuck family, having consumed the spring's water, is immortal and no longer part of the natural progression of life. This statement reflects Tuck's sense of alienation and the burdens of eternal life, as they are disconnected from the normal rhythms and cycles that define human existence.