Malone Dies

Summary

«Malone Dies» is the second part of Samuel Beckett's trilogy, which also includes «Molloy» and «The Unnamable». The main character, Malone, is an old and sick man lying in bed in some institution, possibly a hospital or asylum. He spends his final days contemplating life, death, and the meaning of existence. Malone tells stories about fictional characters like Macmann and Sapo, who may be projections of himself. In his narratives, he blends reality and fiction, reflecting his inner struggle and despair. The book explores themes of loneliness, meaninglessness, and the inevitability of death, characteristic of Beckett's existential literature.