... contradictions between what he perceives as reality and what he perceives as a dream. Juxtaposition of reality and dream sequences enables the protagonist to experience an alternate reality. This is further enhanced by the repetition of smells and other senses throughout his dreams, in which he notes, "It ... was unusual as a dream because it was full of smells, and he never dreamt smells." This new sensation of smelling foreshadows the ending of the story, in which the protagonist realises ... and reactions, which hints to the reader and the protagonist that there is something more mea...

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