The characters in my novels are my own unrealized possibilities. That is why I am equally fond of them all and equally horrified by them. Each one has crossed a border that I myself have cirumvented. It is that crossed border {the border beyond which my own "I" ends} which attracts me most. For beyond that border begins the secret the novel asks about. The novel is not the author's confession; it is an investigation of human life in the trap the world has become. But enough. Let us return to Tomas.
The author reflects on how the characters in his novels represent his unrealized potential, evoking both fondness and horror. Each character has ventured into realms that the author has avoided, which draws him to them. This crossing of personal boundaries highlights the explorations of identity and existence present in his work.
He emphasizes that novels serve not as personal confessions but as inquiries into the complexities of human life within a constrained world. This theme resonates through the narrative, inviting a deeper understanding of the characters and their experiences, ultimately leading the discussion back to the character of Tomas.
