-This stupid world! -said-. How complicated is everything! I have not lived so far. I wonder when I will start. Sixteen years tyrannized by nannies and school teachers, subject to his holy will; Five years in London studying medicine with zeal: bad food, miserable accommodations, grated clothes, unfortunate vices. I never met anything better. Then, pushed to this infernal island ... ten years here! And all for what, pledge? Are we like soap bubbles that children blow?
The speaker expresses deep frustration with the complexity and challenges of life, feeling as though they have lived under the oppressive authority of others for far too long. They reflect on their sixteen years dominated by caregivers and educators, followed by a difficult five years in London pursuing a medical career amidst poor living conditions and personal struggles. This dissatisfaction is compounded by a decade spent in isolation on a remote island, leaving them questioning the purpose of their existence.
The speaker's sentiment suggests a yearning for freedom and meaning beyond the confines of societal expectations and personal sacrifices. They liken their existence to fragile soap bubbles, emphasizing a sense of futility in their experiences. This mixture of despair and introspection highlights the protagonist’s struggle to find purpose in a world that seems arbitrary and burdensome.
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