Z observes the crowd and grasps he has been misunderstood. Z asks why you must deafen folk that they might actually look with their eyes [perhaps thereby forming judgements based on what is actualised not just what is thought by others]. Z reflects that only the pathos of the preacher seems to motivate ones such as these.
Z notes that people are proud of their culture because they believe it distinguishes them from the herd. Z acknowledges that people do not like that which injures their pride and suggests to himself he appeal to and not against their pride. As such Z approaches the issue of the last man. Z asserts that whilst he still can man had best set his sights upon the last man [a warning]. Mankind as they are now are rich and fertile ground for such a thing but this may fallow in time. Man will then lack the means to set his sights beyond himself nor be capable of the superman because he is resolved to himself. He lacks the chaos to proceed beyond. Mam Will then be unable to despise himself. The last man:
- Does not recognise love, longing or greatness
- Makes everything small and is a parasite
- Has found contentment in himself
- Has exchanged challenge for comfort
- Avoid deciet or difficulty in work
- Consider those who strive and fall foolish.
- They uphold the maxim that a little suffering gives pleasent dreams but much can kill you
- Work can be a fun hobby but it shouldnt be anything more
- Rich or Poor, ruling and obeying its all too much
- They consider themselves a herd without a shepherd; egalitarian in the truest sense. Those with other ideas must be nuts!
- They consider the knowledge they hold sufficient. Why would they want to know more
- They are hedonistic and concerned with health and longevity
The crowds response to this is that they can take a last man and make him a superman. Z questions himself as to if he is the right mouthpiece to address these individuals who clearly havent heard a thing he has said.
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