"Click, click, click, click... And it was morning. Bernard was back among the miseries of space and time." (page 178)
I think this represents Bernard beginning to revert back to his old self. Although he's not completely back yet, it's a start. Bernard says that he's unhappy that he's not being idolized anymore. That's why he considered the present "misery". Not even soma seems to be able to cure his unhappiness. I feel somewhat bad for Bernard, but then I realize that he brought it upon himself. He is even compared to a "deflated balloon" at one point. Bernard's unhappiness will probably end soon and he will find peace in his solitude, or with John and Helmholtz.
So are you saying it's good that Bernard is back to being miserable?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think so. I'm not really sure, becuase he sort of changes again. I really thought he was the protagonist in the book for a long time, but I'm almost positive that John really is. I don't think Bernard ever went fully back to being himself after he started blending in with everyone.
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