He has no clear sense of what is real and what isn't. Understandably Nicholas is suffering from rather severe paranoia by the end of the book. In the end Conchis takes advantage of Nicholas' eagerness to distinguish himself in order to manipulate the boy for his psychological experiments. When he discovers Conchis' poetry book on the beach, Nicholas is certain he has found a kindred spirit - someone who understands his erudite propensities. He feels the need to be free, to be special. This is ultimately what costs him his relationship with Alison because he is unwilling to submit himself to the designation of roles within a longterm relationship. Through all of this, however, he maintains a resolute commitment to individualism. He looks to distinguish himself as an individual among his peers by appealing to ethos and snobbery, such as his founding of "Les Hommers Revokes." As time wears on, it brings a great deal of changes for Nicholas as he grows and matures. He takes up writing poetry and reading the French existentialists. He's at an age of self-discovery, made even more profound by his parents' recent deaths. When readers are first introduced to Nicholas, he is attending university. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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