How is the human condition depicted in Bernhard's work?
Joyful and serene
Hopeful and ambitious
Miserable
As a divine journey
Answer
The human condition is depicted as miserable in Bernhard's work. His characters are often lonely, isolated, and alienated. They feel trapped in their lives and unable to escape. They are often filled with self-loathing and despair. Bernhard's work is a powerful indictment of the human condition and its inherent flaws.
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