I, the dreamer clinging yet to the dream as the patient clings to the last thin unbearable ecstatic instant of agony in order to sharpen the savor of the pain's surcease, waking into the reality, the more than reality, not to the unchanged and unaltered old time but into a time altered to fit the dream which, conjunctive with the dreamer, becomes immolated and apotheosized
In William Faulkner's "Absalom, Absalom!", the narrative explores the intense relationship between dreams and reality. The dreamer clings to a vision, reminiscent of a patient enduring unbearable pain for a fleeting moment of relief. This metaphor illustrates how individuals often grapple with their aspirations and the harshness of reality, striving for a transformation that aligns their dreams with their lived experience.
As the dreamer awakens, it signifies a departure from the past, entering a newly shaped time that resonates with the dream. This alteration emphasizes the profound connection between the dreamer and their vision, where the old self is consumed, leading to a transcendence that elevates both the dream and the dreamer. Faulkner encapsulates the struggle between aspiration and reality, portraying it as a transformative journey.
