The Moviegoer: An Analysis of the Search

In the epilogue of The Moviegoer, Binx concludes to the reader that he does not have much to say on the topic of his “search”.

The search for meaning was an important part of the novel. Throughout it, he consistently tries to escape falling into a trap of malaise.To abandon the search means that something has changed within him.

However, what has changed? Did he fail to find meaning in his life? Was he successful in his endeavors?