But the passenger, having named the place he wants to go and knowing himself as helpless to act on the course of events as the dark box that encloses him, abandons himself to the pleasant feeling of being freed from all responsibility, or he ponders on what lies before him, or on what lies behind him, saying, Twill not be ever thus, and then in the same breath, But twas ever thus, for there are not five hundred different kinds of passengers. And so they hasten, the horse, the driver, and the passenger, towards the appointed place, by the shortest route or deviously, through the press of other misplaced persons.
In "Malone Dies" by Samuel Beckett, a passenger lets go of his responsibilities, feeling a sense of freedom as he entrusts his journey to the driver. He reflects on his situation, realizing the inevitability of the circumstances, caught between pondering his past and future. This existential contemplation highlights the human condition, where one can feel both liberated and trapped by choices and fate.
As the journey unfolds, the passenger acknowledges the commonality of his experience, recognizing that many others share his plight. The dynamics of the horse, the driver, and the passenger illustrate the complexities of life's journey, suggesting that despite differences, the routes taken can be nearly identical, dictated by the surroundings and circumstances that shape their travel.
