In Joyce Carol Oates' novel "Blonde," there's a reflection on the nature of existence that contrasts different states of being. A Greek philosopher suggests that not being born is the ultimate bliss, emphasizing the burdens of life. However, the narrator argues that sleep surpasses even that, providing a unique experience that bridges life and death. In sleep, one can find serenity without the anxieties and pains of reality.
This philosophical perspective...