Fuck You!' {Oskar said} 'Exuse me!' {His mom said} 'Sorry. I mean, screw you.' 'You need a time-out!' 'I need a mausoleum!
by Jonathan Safran Foer (0 Reviews)
In the book "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer, a young boy named Oskar expresses his frustration and anger towards his mother. He initially uses a strong expletive but quickly corrects himself in a more polite manner, indicating his struggle with emotions and communication. This exchange highlights the tension in their relationship, as his mother responds with a demand for him to take a time-out, showing her concern for his behavior.
Oskar's dramatic statement about needing a mausoleum reveals the depth of his feelings and his desire for a place to process his grief and feelings of loss. It emphasizes the seriousness of his emotional state in the wake of traumatic events in his life, particularly relating to the death of his father. This moment captures the complexities of childhood, grief, and the challenges of parental communication.
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