I thought about the screws and their happiness. Maybe they were glad to be free of the eggbeater, to be independent screws, to luxuriate on white trays. It did feel good to see them happy.

πŸ“– Haruki Murakami

🌍 Japanese  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ January 12, 1949
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In Haruki Murakami's "Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World," the narrator reflects on the screws and their newfound freedom. He wonders if they feel joy being released from the constraints of the eggbeater, appreciating their independence as they rest on pristine trays. This contemplation reveals a sense of empathy towards inanimate objects, hinting at the desire for liberation and the simple pleasures that come with it.

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