The window apparently wanted only to take his thoughts back. Which was fine with him, for he had seen the metal face of the age and had been so stunned by it that when he thought into the future, all he could vision was a world from which everything he had counted important had been banished or had willingly fled.
The character reflects on his desire to reclaim his thoughts, indicating a rejection of the harsh realities of his environment. He feels overwhelmed by the modern world, symbolized by its "metal face," which represents a cold and unforgiving society. This realization leads him to yearn for a past that seems more meaningful and significant than his current experiences.
As he contemplates the future, he perceives a bleak landscape where all the...
