Getting to the Meat

    The next 15 pages proved to be quite interesting. I have started to realize that the narrator has engulfed his reader in a universe that is his mind and the only only anchor to reality is the constant reminder of his age. (The only actual fact of the novel as of right now)
    In today’s reading, I found two points to stand out the most. First of all I totally agree that we, as human beings, in this age of technology are always tethered by a leash; however, the most disgusting part about this is that we actually like it. We willingly and desperately want to be in constant communication. Now wonder why the narrator believes the first people were superior than the ‘proper’ modern civilization. He admires the fact that the first people did not hide their animalistic desires and even though they did not live in ‘the age of freedom’ they were able to do as they pleased without any moral restrictions (which are a facade themselves as it is a social construction allowing people to feel better about themselves) placed above their head.
    Also, the idea that man builds roads just for the sake of it is quite fascinating. I do agree that man is so fearful of boredom that he will in fact pave the road to feel some levels of achievement; however, I also recognize the inherent contradictions in the narrator’s writing. He hates the fact that people participate in something just for the sake of it; but, he too falls victim to the very thing he hates. He even states that “besides, I am bored, and I never have anything to do. Writing will be a sort of work”. (28) 
    I am looking forward to continue reading this novel which not only focuses on the intricate relationship of the institutions, but also hones in on the unique psychological state of a man who in fear of everything around him.