In Despair about Nothing Man is often plagued by the question of his own existence. Existentialism is a subjective philosophy that is centered upon the examination of man’s existence, emphasizing the liberation, responsibility, and usually the solitude of the individual. It focuses on individuals finding a reason for living within themselves. The philosophy forces man to make choices for himself, on the premise that nothing is preordained, there is no fate. Men must find …showed first 75 words of 2678 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2678 total…Again the old waiter is the Gentleman in present state and the young waiter is what the Gentleman would like to be. The Gentleman wants to have his wife back and his confidence back along with a meaningful job. He has given up on faith and between the two waiters of his inner personalities, he will follow the old waiter into the darkness and depths of his personal hell, showing us his death in life.