She presents food and drink to customers there, and says to me, I mount the autobus for an hour to work all day doing things I hate. You want to know why? It is for you, Alexi-stop-spleening-me! One day you will do things for me that you hate. That is what it means to be a family.
In the book "Everything Is Illuminated" by Jonathan Safran Foer, a character reflects on her daily struggles while working in service, emphasizing the long commute and her dissatisfaction with her job. Despite her feelings of frustration, she feels a strong sense of duty to her family, as the sacrifices she makes are ultimately for them. This quote highlights the complexities of familial obligations and the emotional toll they can take.
The speaker implies that everyone, at some point, will have to endure tasks they dislike for the sake of loved ones. This shared experience of sacrifice is presented as a fundamental aspect of family life, bonding individuals through both love and hardship. The quote encapsulates the themes of sacrifice and the expectations that often come with familial relationships, portraying a poignant view of devotion amidst personal dissatisfaction.
