Someday I'd change my name to Shut Up and save everybody a lot of time.
In Jonathan Lethem's "Motherless Brooklyn," the protagonist humorously reflects on the burden of conversation, wishing to rename himself "Shut Up" to simplify interactions. This quote highlights a desire to escape societal expectations of communication, suggesting that silence can sometimes be more efficient than dialogue.
This sentiment resonates with the theme of isolation and the complexities of human relationships explored in the novel. Lethem uses this clever remark to emphasize the protagonist's...
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