…even now he remains so flummoxed he thinks the way to escape that person’s influence is through renunciation and hatred of that person. Defining yourself in opposition to something is still being anaclitic on that thing, isn’t it? I certainly think so. And men who believe they hate what they really fear they need are of limited interest, I find.

Infinite Jest, from the note 270ish. 

If you happen to be considering reading IJ, I highly recommend reading or not reading the notes with an instinctual discernment, as much of the vibrance of the book can be lost if none are read, and much of your time can be lost if all are read (see James O. Incandenza’s filmography)

anaclitic-

psychoanalysis:  of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the 
strong dependence of one person on others or another

…even now he remains so flummoxed he thinks the way to escape that person’s influence is through renunciation and hatred of that person. Defining yourself in opposition to something is still being anaclitic on that thing, isn’t it? I certainly think so. And men who believe they hate what they really fear they need are of limited interest, I find.

Infinite Jest, from the note 270ish. 

If you happen to be considering reading IJ, I highly recommend reading or not reading the notes with an instinctual discernment, as much of the vibrance of the book can be lost if none are read, and much of your time can be lost if all are read (see James O. Incandenza’s filmography)

anaclitic-

psychoanalysis:  of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the 
strong dependence of one person on others or another

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