Discuss Romantic themes in Notes . Throughout Notes the underground man protests against Enlightenment, scientific progress and civilization. Although Existentialism began decades after Notes was published, there are striking philosophical similarities. Choose an aspect of Existentialism and provide a close reading of several moments in Notes to support your comparison.
Human nature is problematic and paradoxical.
The universe is indifferent to our expectations and needs. There is freedom in realizing and accepting the absurdity of life.