In Samuel Beckett's work, he explores the profound discomfort of losing one's sense of self. Such moments can be deeply distressing, as they strip individuals of their identity and leave them feeling adrift. The struggle lies in the painful awareness that one is not their true self, which can be more agonizing than the knowledge of one’s flaws when they are themselves.

Beckett highlights the helplessness of being in a state of disconnection from one’s identity. When individuals are themselves, they have the ability to navigate their emotions and thoughts, but in a state of losing oneself, they become vulnerable and unable to reclaim their former identity. This experience of alienation illustrates a significant aspect of the human condition and its emotional complexities.