Dylan never met anyone who wasn't about to change immediately into someone else. His was a special talent for encountering persons about to shed one identity or disguise for another.
In "The Fortress of Solitude," Jonathan Lethem explores the dynamic nature of identity through the experiences of the protagonist, Dylan. He observes the people around him as they stand on the brink of transformation, always on the verge of becoming someone new. This constant potential for change highlights the fluidity of human character and the complexities of personal evolution.
Lethem's insight into people's evolving identities suggests that everyone carries various masks...