In Jonathan Safran Foer's "Everything Is Illuminated," a character reveals a unique understanding of time and awakening. The statement, "I will make my awakening at six in the morning," invites curiosity and prompts an interrogation from another character.

This questioning arises from a personal perspective where the phrase "six in the morning" does not align with the conventional idea of early morning. For the character, it instead represents a time that feels late at night, highlighting a disconnect in perceptions of time and perhaps even underscoring themes of misunderstanding and cultural differences.