In Samuel Beckett's "Embers," the character Henry reflects on his past and the solitude he once valued. He reminisces about a time when he didn’t rely on anyone but immersed himself in stories. Despite this solitary existence, he acknowledges a sense of incompleteness, expressing that he never finished any of the stories he engaged with or any aspect of his life. This admission speaks to a larger theme of perpetual incompleteness and the endless nature of his experiences. Henry's pause after his statement indicates a deep realization of how everything in his life feels unresolved, emphasizing a void that remains unfulfilled despite his attempts to find meaning through storytelling. The idea of stories being left unfinished mirrors his own life's stagnation.