A voluntary act to fill empty hours had become intensive labor streaked with the bad feelings that ride the skin like pollen when too much about one's neighbors is known.
In Toni Morrison's "Paradise," the narrative reflects on the transformation of what was once a leisurely pursuit into a burdensome obligation. The act of engaging in community and social experiences turns into a source of stress, marked by negative emotions and discomfort. This shift highlights how close relationships and awareness of others' lives can complicate the beauty of shared time. Moreover, the author emphasizes the dark feelings that arise when one...