I have mixed emotions towards this story. The story in itself is rather bizarre. I feel like its just a huge metaphor, maybe saying that when you make fun of someone they become somthing horrible, or just that when you make fun of people they turn into horses and join the circus. As you can see I didnt really like how it was written. Sometimes being too metaphorical can be a bad thing. There were too many deeper meanings which pretty much ruined the story.
The plot line was pretty good though. I liked that the author did portray the character in a relatable way. He is constantly talked about and just wants to fit in; which is true for all of us. His decision to become a butcher just to be social is just like any other decision we may make in our everyday lives. Many of us may leave behind what makes us truly happy just to get an assuring smile when they pass us by. I believe that the clocks he own symbolizes this inner personality hes been hiding in fear of judgment, and when one becomes damaged he loses it. It takes an inner "catastrophe" to show us what we really want, in that moment of uncertainty and fear there's a thought in our head about what really matters to us. He seemed to get that thought when the clock broke, he realized this is what he really cares about, so he joins a "circus", which is probably just a word used to describe his new friends. Who to others, would look like circus freak, but he loves them.
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