Read the excerpt from Infinite Jest.
"My application's not bought,' I am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed
eyes. 'I am not just a boy who plays tennis. I have an intricate history. Experiences and feelings. I'm complex.
'I read,' I say, 'I study and read. I bet I've read everything you've read. Don't think I haven't. I consume libraries. I
wear out spines and ROM-drives. I do things like get in a taxi and say, "The library, and step on it." My instincts
concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, I can tell, with due respect.
The theme suggested by the excerpt is about
being understood
the value of education
wisdom versus foolishness
learning responsibility