Kalganov ran back into the front hall, sat down in a…
““Kalganov ran back into the front hall, sat down in a corner, bent his head, covered his face with his hands, and began to cry. He sat like that and cried for a long time--cried as though he were still a little boy and not a man of twenty... 'What are these people, what sort of people can there be after this!' he kept exclaiming incoherently, in bitter dejection, almost in despair. At that moment he did not even want to live in the world. 'Is it worth it, is it worth it!' the grieved young man kept exclaiming.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage depicts a young man's profound despair and existential crisis, questioning the value of life amidst suffering.
In simple terms: A young man feels hopeless and questions life's worth.
Key Takeaway
Seek support and purpose when in deep despair.
Themes
despair
existential crisis
loneliness
youth
mental anguish
Mood
sad
introspective
melancholy
Type
Cried:1
Life:1
Mind:1
Pain:1
Suffering:1
Truth:1
Wisdom:1
Young man:1
Little Boy:1
Time Cried:1
Cried Little:1
Cried Long:1
Kept Exclaiming:1
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health counseling
- support groups
- literary analysis
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers such deep hopelessness?
- How can one find meaning after such a crisis?
A Different Perspective
The intense emotion may be dramatized, not reflecting all experiences of despair.