In Henry Miller's "Tropic of Cancer," the author reflects on his evolving perspective of humanity. Initially, he believed that being human was the ultimate goal, but he later realizes that this perspective was detrimental to his well-being. The burdens of societal norms and obligations weighed heavily on him, leading to his disillusionment with human conventions.
Now, Miller takes pride in identifying as "inhuman," detaching himself from the constraints of society, government,...