it was the night when people got paid and didn't have to work the next day, and so by tradition went out to get drunk and into fights. Then
In "The Player of Games" by Iain M. Banks, the story unfolds on a night characterized by celebration and debauchery, often associated with payday. This tradition leads people to indulge in excessive drinking and engage in brawls, reflecting a communal release of pent-up frustrations and the thrill of freedom from work responsibilities. The atmosphere is one of revelry, setting the stage for the characters’ interactions and conflicts within the narrative.
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