The idea that at each successive moment he was deeper into the Sahara than he had been the moment before, that he was leaving behind all familiar things, this constant consideration kept him in a state of pleasurable agitation.
In Paul Bowles' "The Sheltering Sky," the narrator experiences a profound sense of excitement as he journeys deeper into the Sahara desert. The realization that he is moving further away from the familiar comforts of home creates an exhilarating feeling within him. This notion of progression, both physically and emotionally, enhances his adventure, making each moment charged with anticipation and discovery.
This ongoing awareness of his journey into the unknown fosters...
