With my own hands, I had to construct this thing I called 'I' –or, rather, make the things that constituted me.
In the quote from Haruki Murakami's "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle," the speaker reflects on the personal journey of self-construction. The phrase "With my own hands" emphasizes the active role one takes in shaping their identity. This process involves not just introspection but also the accumulation of experiences and elements that define one’s essence.
The mention of "make the things that constituted me" highlights the complex nature of identity. It suggests that...
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