The man in ecstasy and the man drowning-both throw up their arms.
by Franz Kafka (0 Reviews)
Franz Kafka, in *Blue Octavo Notebooks*, presents a compelling analogy between two distinct human experiences: ecstasy and despair. The imagery of both the ecstatic man and the drowning man throwing up their arms symbolizes a universal response to extreme emotions. In moments of profound joy or desperation, people instinctively seek help or express their feelings through this shared gesture, illustrating how transcendent experiences can evoke similar reactions, despite their contrasting natures....
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