Erasure

by

Percival Everett

Woodworking

In Erasure, woodworking, a hobby of Monk’s, symbolizes the certainty and clarity Monk desires—and yet so infrequently achieves—in his professional pursuits, his relationships, and his sense of self. As a writer, Monk is…

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Fishing

Much like woodworking, fishing symbolizes the certainty and clarity that Monk craves in his personal and professional life. Fly fishing is another of Monk’s favorite hobbies, and he is drawn to it the same reason…

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