I'd never chosen to be alone, but that was the way things

I'd never chosen to be alone, but that was the way things had turned out, and I'd grown used to it.

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In "Engleby," Sebastian Faulks presents a character who finds himself in solitude, a situation he did not actively choose. Over time, he has adapted to this loneliness, which has shaped his perspective and identity. This acceptance highlights the complex relationship between personal choices and situational circumstances.

The quote reflects a deeper theme of the novel: the exploration of one's inner life and the external factors that contribute to feelings of isolation....

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