Curious the small and lesser fates that join to lead a man to this. The thousand brawls and stoven jaws, the clubbings and the broken bottles and the little knives that come from nowhere. For him perhaps it all was done in silence, or how would it sound, the shot that fired the bullet that lay already in his brain? These small enigmas of time and space and death.
The excerpt reflects on the small, often overlooked events and experiences that ultimately shape a person's fate. The narrator expresses curiosity about the seemingly trivial incidents—fights, injuries, and unexpected violence—that lead to significant outcomes in life. It suggests a connection between these minor events and their cumulative effects on a person's destiny.
Additionally, the mention of silence surrounding these experiences raises questions about perception and existence. It hints at the unseen threads of fate that weave together life's complexities, emphasizing the mysteries of time, space, and mortality. The contemplation of a bullet that was already destined to find its mark underscores the inevitability of certain outcomes in life.
