After that horrible night, laughter not only serves as a continual reminder to Clamence that his existence is ridiculous, but it also becomes the phantom of hypocrisy that he is unable to shake.
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Echoing Ovidian metamorphosis as a means of self-erasure and emancipation, Yeong-hye’s metamorphosis in The Vegetarian represents a radical rejection of social standards.
Angel’s Egg is a surreal, philosophical animated film that explores subconscious fears, identity, and existential themes through haunting imagery and deep symbolism.
Absurdism emerged in the mid-20th century as a philosophy centered around the conflict between humanity’s desire to find meaning in life and the inherent meaninglessness of the universe.
The worlds of the Apollonian and Dionysian contrast in that they depict a realm of lunacy, ecstasy, and profound unity with nature.
The dilemma that presaged the ascent of Baruch Spinoza in modernity is now well known in academic circles.
The Killing Moon has lasted through the ages, leaving a deep imprint on the music industry with a constant sense of agony and loneliness.