In Samuel Beckett's works "Krapp's Last Tape" and "Embers," the themes of reflection and the passage of time are central. The narrator recounts a moment of realization and completion, as they observe their surroundings and consider the significance of impending endings. This moment is intimate, shared with a dog that expresses its desire for attention, highlighting the bond between beings and their individual experiences.
This passage evokes a sense of contemplation...