Reality can be harsh from "summary" of The Quiet American by Graham Greene
Reality has a way of revealing itself, cutting through the illusions we so desperately cling to. It is a ruthless force, unyielding in its exposure of the truth. When faced with the harshness of reality, we are forced to confront our own shortcomings, our own vulnerabilities. We are stripped bare, laid bare before the unforgiving gaze of the world. In the world of the novel, reality is a palpable presence, lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce. It is a force to be reckoned with, a force that cannot be ignored. The characters in the novel are forced to grapple with the harshness of reality, to come face to face with the ugliness of the world they inhabit. For some, the harshness of reality is too much to bear. They retreat into their own fantasies, their own delusions, seeking solace in ...
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