Berlin

Berlin is where the man lives and where he tells his story to the Hungarian barman. Berlin in the novel symbolizes alienation, monotony, and the emotional barrenness of modern urban life. Its bleak streets and the routine of the bar reflect the man’s sense of futility.

Sparschwein bar

The Sparschwein bar embodies routine, predictability, and social detachment. It is a space where the man can speak endlessly, but his words often go unheard or half-received, reflecting both the emptiness of his daily life and the fragile, partial connections that sustain him.

Extremadura

Extremadura represents both physical and psychological openness, a place where the man re-engages with the outside world and rediscovers the existence of meaning in human interaction. Its sparse, barren Dehesa mirrors his own sense of emptiness, but also begins to draw him back into engagement with life, revealing possibilities for meaning and connection.

Finca

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