It stands to reason that someone who's as depressed as Will is in Freewill would spend a good deal of time debating the meaning of life and the general point of existence. And since his parents died in what seems to be a murder-suicide, these questions only come up that much more for our main man. For someone who spends a whole lot of time questioning things, life is basically his favorite topic. So yeah: This isn't just a theme in this book, it's a major one.
Questions About Life, Consciousness, and Existence
- Why is Will always asking questions about life and death?
- What has Will learned about life and death from his parents?
- What role does suicide play in Freewill?
- What conclusion about existence does Will come to in the end? Does he come to any?
Chew on This
Try on an opinion or two, start a debate, or play the devil’s advocate.
Will ultimately realizes that life doesn't come with its own meaning—it has the meaning he gives it.
Will ultimately realizes that life, in and of itself, is valuable because it is fleeting.