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The Cares of a Family Man

by Franz Kafka

The true origin of the word Odradek remains a mystery, as both the Slavonic and German theories fail to offer a comprehensive understanding. Its elusive nature suggests that it may hold a deeper significance or symbolism that transcends linguistic boundaries. 

My thoughts while reading:

  • The spool, with its tangled threads, takes on a new purpose as a unique and whimsical piece of art.
  • Its unconventional design, with the crossbar and rod, adds an element of intrigue and functionality.
  •  Its form seems to defy logic, with its twisted and tangled limbs that appear to serve no purpose.
  • It is as if Odradek exists solely to perplex and confound those who encounter it.
  • Its elusive nature only adds to the mystery, as it evades capture and defies any attempts at examination.
  •  You can't help but feel a sense of curiosity about Odradek, as if there is a hidden depth to him that you can't quite grasp.
  • You wonder what purpose he serves, if any, and why he seems to exist solely for the purpose of being questioned.
  • Despite his enigmatic nature, you can't help but be drawn to his presence, eager to uncover the secrets that lie within him.
  •  The enigmatic nature of Odradek raises questions about his purpose and existence.
  • Unlike other living beings, Odradek lacks a clear aim or activity that could wear him out.
  • Consequently, it is uncertain whether he can die like mortal creatures.
  • However, the thought of him persistently rolling down the stairs, leaving a trail of thread for generations to come, evokes a sense of discomfort and unease in me.


Molloy


by Samuel Beckett

The sucking-stones sequence

As I read the story "Molloy," I find myself contemplating concepts such as rhythm, methodology, continuity, and distribution. Molloy recounted a story in which he gathered a total of sixteen stones from the shoreline. Eight of them were situated within the pockets of his trousers, while the rest were discovered within the great coat that he was wearing. Furthermore, he commenced the act of sucking on each of those stones consecutively. The peculiarity lies in the fact that he persistently sucked on one of those collections of stones repeatedly until he eventually ceased. Consequently, he became bewildered and felt compelled to adopt a different thought process. In addition, he had to alternate the sides of his pockets to acquire an additional set of stones for the ongoing act of sucking. To obtain a diverse range of stone collections, he persisted in executing those exchanges. Despite exchanging pockets and extracting distinct sets of stones, he remained dissatisfied with the accomplishment of successfully extracting all sixteen stones.

 

 The individual's act of sucking stones with his teeth and tongue, resembling the texture of sand, greatly preoccupied my thoughts as I read. I was intrigued by the response of his oral cavity and its behavior in relation to that unusual activity. The individual's oral discomfort and exertion, caused by the repetitive act of switching and sucking on the stones, was something I couldn't help but envision them enduring. The stones probably had an atypical texture and flavor, leading to an atypical reaction from his taste buds.

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