Pointsman is finding it much easier to of late to slip into a l'etat c'est moi frame of mind--who else is doing anything?
Pointsman has been experiencing an increasing sense of self-importance, feeling that no one else is taking any significant action or initiative. This mindset suggests a belief in his unique role and influence in a chaotic environment where he perceives a lack of others contributing meaningfully.
This reflection on Pointsman's attitude might highlight themes of egotism and isolation in Thomas Pynchon's "Gravity's Rainbow." It raises questions about individual agency and the collective responsibility of others in the face of particular challenges or crises.
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