Confronting mortality from "summary" of No Longer Human by 太宰治
The harsh reality of our mortality often looms over us like a dark cloud, casting a shadow on our every thought and action. It is a reminder of our finite existence, a truth that we cannot escape no matter how hard we try. Confronting mortality forces us to come face to face with the inevitable end that awaits us all, stripping away the illusions of immortality that we may have clung to. In 'No Longer Human', the protagonist grapples with the concept of mortality throughout the story, as he struggles to find meaning and purpose in a world that seems devoid of both. His encounters with death, both literal and metaphorical, serve as a constant reminder of the fragility of life and...
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