Escapism through alcohol from "summary" of No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
Throughout the pages of 'No Longer Human', the protagonist finds solace in the numbness that alcohol provides. With each drink, he seeks to escape the overwhelming weight of his own existence. The alcohol serves as a temporary reprieve from the constant turmoil and self-loathing that plague his thoughts. It creates a barrier between himself and the harsh realities of the world, allowing him to slip into a state of blissful oblivion. As the protagonist delves deeper into his addiction, the line between reality and illusion becomes increasingly blurred. He loses himself in a haze of alcohol-induced euphoria, using it as a means to cope with the emptiness that consumes him. The more he drinks, the more he disconnects from his true self, becoming a mere shell of the person he once was. Despite the destructive nature of his alcoholism, the protagonist continues to seek refuge in its numbing effects. He clings to the false sense of security it provides, using it as a crut...
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