Chapter 25_The Answer to Communism …
by testsuphomeAdminIn this chapter titled “The Answer to Communism,” the protagonist, identified as Resi and another individual, aimlessly stroll back to their attic, taking time to engage in small interactions and indulge in drinks along the way. During their time in a bar, Resi steps away to the ladies’ room, leaving the protagonist in the company of a local barfly, who initiates a conversation. The barfly poses an intriguing question about the solution to communism, to which the protagonist responds with an expression of uncertainty.
The barfly confidently asserts that the cure for communism lies in a concept he refers to as “Moral Rearmament.” The protagonist, perplexed, inquires about the nature of this movement, leading the barfly to describe it in grand terms. He explains that Moral Rearmament is rooted in beliefs centered around absolute honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love. The protagonist, with a hint of sarcasm, wishes the movement success, expressing doubt about its feasibility.
Later, in another bar, Resi and the protagonist encounter an individual boasting about his abilities to satisfy seven different women in one night, provided each woman is “really different.” This claim elicits a cynical reflection from the protagonist about the absurdities of people’s lives and the bizarre world they navigate. The narrator’s tone is imbued with a mix of skepticism and bemusement regarding the grandiose claims of others and the larger implications of their pursuits. This chapter encapsulates themes of disillusionment and the search for meaning against the backdrop of a chaotic social environment. The exchanges reflect the protagonist’s critical perspective on human ambitions and ideals in a world seemingly fraught with contradictions and unattainable aspirations.
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