The Aviator

Main Ideas

• Exploration of memory and time through the story of the protagonist who wakes up in the modern era after a long sleep that began in the early 20th century.
• The theme of identity and self-discovery as the protagonist tries to understand who he is in a world that is new to him.
• Questions about the meaning of life and human nature that arise as the protagonist adapts to modernity.
• Juxtaposition of historical events and personal experiences, allowing the reader to see history through the lens of individual experience.
• The theme of love and loss, which runs throughout the protagonist's life and influences his perception of the world.
• Philosophical reflections on the role of science and progress in human life and their impact on the human soul.