My twin contradictory places of idleness: the public bar and the chapel. One so social and teeming with life, the other quiet and warning of death.
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John Boyne describes two contrasting settings of idleness: the lively, social environment of the public bar and the quiet, contemplative atmosphere of the chapel. These places represent different aspects of human experience and reflection, one filled with activity and connection, the other with silence and solemnity.
He highlights the contradictory nature of these spaces, with the bar symbolizing vitality and social interaction, while the chapel embodies silence and the reminder of...
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