In "The Adventures of Augie March," the protagonist expresses a desire for a job that allows him ample free time. He admires the way another character organizes his life and is questioned about his own intentions for that free time. This prompts a reflection on societal expectations regarding how one should utilize their leisure hours.

Augie's discomfort with the questioning highlights a tension between personal autonomy and external judgment. He feels an implication that the value of his free time should be justified, contrasting with the assumption that others can choose how to spend their leisure without scrutiny.