The protagonist grapples with feelings of heartbreak, attributing this emotional turmoil to larger cultural issues rather than personal circumstances. He finds himself wrestling with the desire to connect his pain to societal failures, especially in an economic context, as a means of rationalizing his suffering.

However, beneath this reasoning lies a more personal truth; the pain stems from a toxic relationship rather than external factors. His acknowledgment of the woman's hurtful behavior reveals a struggle between seeking broader explanations for his heartache and facing the uncomfortable reality of his own life experiences.