- According to you, why are you here, Oskar? - I am here, doctor, because mom is worried that life puts me in front of insurmountable difficulties
In this excerpt from Jonathan Safran Foer's work, the character Oskar expresses his reason for being in front of the doctor. He reveals that his mother is concerned about the overwhelming challenges life may present to him. This statement reflects the tension Oskar feels between the expectations of adult life and the protection of his mother.
The dialogue highlights Oskar's awareness of the struggles he may face, as well as the...