In "Homo Faber," Max Frisch explores profound themes of existence and the nature of time. The protagonist grapples with his inevitable mortality while also celebrating moments of beauty and clarity. The juxtaposition of life's fleeting nature against enduring experiences highlights the tension between the desire to control fate and the acceptance of one's limitations. The text reflects on the powerful contrast between darkness and light, encapsulating the joy found in fleeting moments of awareness and connection. The imagery evokes a sense of resilience, suggesting that even as life ends, the experiences of love and joy, much like a child singing, resonate with an enduring presence that transcends time.

quote: {...} - but above all: withstood, the light, the joy {like our child as it sang} in the knowledge that I expire in the light over gorse, asphalt and sea, withstand time, or forever at the moment. Being forever: being.