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Hey everyone, I am translating Forever Overhead from English, where the concluding Hello is polysemantic. Do you think the meaning of the Hello is that of a greeting to something new the boy is entering into or his call in order for his voice to be heard? In Slovak, I can only use either of the meanings, for which there are two separate words. Much appreciated, thank you!

David C. I just finished reading this book about three weeks ago, and read this entire story again to answer your question.

I'm of the opinion that the closing …moreI just finished reading this book about three weeks ago, and read this entire story again to answer your question.

I'm of the opinion that the closing 'hello' is a greeting, but not from the boy to what he is entering, but the opposite: a greeting from the world to the boy, ans in 'welcome.' The boy is changing into a man and the world is greeting him. I don't know if there is any way for you to capture this nuance with yet a third word, but even in English, it's something that has to be gathered from the context, so if you have to chose between the two my vote would be for the former.(less)

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I Just began this book and certainly do not have a degree in English although I enjoy it as a hobby. I have noticed that the author uses the word "sweet" a lot. Could someone please enllighten me as to what this means? Boy, do I feel dumb. Thanks!

Gaurav Andreas I think we are all certain words that stand out to us. I didn't notice the word 'sweet' a lot perhaps because it immersed with the continuity of the t…moreI think we are all certain words that stand out to us. I didn't notice the word 'sweet' a lot perhaps because it immersed with the continuity of the text of perfectly. I think you noticed it because the word 'sweet' stands out to you. For me, the word is 'said' which is really unfortunate since it appears in all of the books, probably.
If you don't feel enlightened, let's feel dumb together.(less)

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Hi everyone! I have never read anything of David Foster Wallace and I would like to try, in english possibly. I am italian and I have read a few books in english, do you think this one in particular is difficult to read? And do you think is the right book to approach this author? Thank you. :)

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'Suicide As a Sort of Present' is allegorical. It represents the Author (The mother) and Writing (The child). I read this somewhere. Do you think this is the case?

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