I shall be neutral and inert. No difficulty there. Throes are the only trouble, I must be on my guard against throes. But I am less given to them now, since coming here.
In his works "Molloy," "Malone Dies," and "The Unnamable," Samuel Beckett explores themes of existence and consciousness. The protagonist expresses a desire to remain neutral and passive, indicating a struggle with emotional disturbances referred to as "throes." This suggests that while he seeks to maintain an indifferent stance, he recognizes the potential turmoil that can arise from deeper feelings and experiences.
The character acknowledges a reduction in these inner conflicts since arriving at his current state or place. This reflection implies a journey of self-awareness and the complexities of balancing emotional involvement with detachment, revealing Beckett's deep engagement with the human condition and the challenges of navigating one’s own psyche.
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