It was good to be alone. Really alone, without other people around you to let you imagine that your life had mingled with theirs. But that never was true. Even together, people were as solitary as cows in a field chewing their own cud.
In "The Night in Question" by Tobias Wolff, the author explores the theme of solitude and the human condition. The protagonist reflects on the nature of being alone, suggesting that true isolation allows one to confront their own existence without the distractions of others' lives. This sense of solitude fosters a deeper understanding of oneself, free from the illusions that social interactions can create.
Wolff's analogy comparing people to solitary cows...
