Am I, in my search, a hundred miles ahead of my fellow Americans or a hundred miles behind them? That is to say: Have 98% of Americans already found what I seek or are they so sunk in everydayness that not even the possibility of a search has occurred to them?
In Walker Percy’s "The Moviegoer," the protagonist grapples with feelings of isolation and existential inquiry. He wonders if his search for meaning and understanding places him far ahead of the general populace or if he is lagging behind. This introspection reveals a deep concern about whether most Americans are engaged in their own quests for significance or if they remain trapped in the mundanity of daily life.
This internal conflict emphasizes...
