In Philip K. Dick's "Ubik," the protagonist experiences a profound sense of disconnection from reality. This metaphor of feeling like an "ineffectual moth" captures his struggle to penetrate the boundaries of his perceived existence while being trapped and powerless. The imagery of fluttering against a windowpane illustrates his frustration and longing to break free from the confines of a reality that feels just out of reach.
This feeling of inadequacy highlights...