Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
It was Trout's fantasy that somebody would be outraged by the footprints. This would give him the opportunity to reply grandly, What is it that offends you so? I am simply using man's first printing press. You are reading a bold and universal headline which says,'I am here, I am here, I am here.
Summary
In this quote, Trout, a character in the story, expresses his desire for someone to be bothered by the footprints he leaves behind. By using a metaphorical comparison to man's first printing press, he suggests that his footprints are a form of self-expression, symbolizing his existence and presence in the world. Trout longs for others to recognize and acknowledge his being, implying that human beings crave attention and validation, even in subtle or unconventional ways. The quote highlights the universal desire for validation and significance in the face of our mortality.
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