Cassette tapes serve to subdue engagement with those around our protagonist. His predictable routine and meticulous cleaning further serve as an escape from the chaotic and unpredictable nature of his personal life. He is unable to see his ailing father and there are some complex social and class dynamics between our protagonist and his sister. Yet consistently, he seems unable to drive his own story forward, instead meditatively appreciating life. It seems that such an approach leads not only to…
