All right. Then this is the whole shebang, boys, right here underfoot. Give up and admit it.
In Ken Kesey's novel "Sometimes a Great Notion," the characters grapple with the tension between acceptance and resistance in the face of their circumstances. The phrase emphasizes the importance of acknowledging reality and the challenges that come with it, suggesting that sometimes surrendering to the situation can lead to clarity. The phrase "the whole shebang" signifies the complete essence of their struggle.
This acknowledgment of their reality reflects the broader themes...