You think you are simply resting, the better to act when the time comes, or for no reason, and you soon find yourself powerless ever to do anything again.
In Samuel Beckett's works "Molloy," "Malone Dies," and "The Unnamable," the theme of inaction emerges prominently. The quote suggests that what we perceive as rest might lead to a state of inertia, ultimately trapping us in a cycle of passivity. Beckett explores the idea that the process of waiting and inactivity can become a debilitating condition, preventing individuals from taking action in life. This reflects the existential struggle faced by characters...