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Bartholomew Higgins, known as Bart, leads a life of quiet detachment, observing the world without truly engaging. He shies away from deeper connections, leaving women intrigued but ultimately unfulfilled. Despite his solitary nature, Bart's life remains shrouded in quiet routines until his death. The story invites us to contemplate whether his life was a deliberate rebellion against societal norms or a wasted existence. Comparable works include The Stranger by Albert Camus