Why Is Circumcision Is Pointless

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The story Circumcision by Pramoedya Ananta Toer shows that you can be hyped for something but in the end it all be meaningless. This story, written in 1969 shows how religious faith might be a way some people think they can find meaning in life, it is ultimately pointless. This story follows the path of a young boy who wants to be a good Muslim and goes through a major trial just to discover that it was pointless. The boy lets readers reflect on the meaning of religion and how meaningless it feels even after they do something religious. Also in the time leading up to a major religious event the narrator thinks more about the materialistic goods he will receive rather the spiritualistic side.
The boy in Circumcision symbolizes how people in

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