Polly grows up amid mundane struggles and detachment from formal education and society. His early attempts at work life are full of friction, and he develops a growing sense of restlessness and defiance. Seeking escape from his dull surroundings, he ventures out and meets Miriam, eventually marrying and settling down. But the marriage proves more like a compromise than a romantic fulfillment, trapping him in a stagnant routine. This part marks his attempt to reconcile personal dreams with societal expectations, only to end in inner conflict.
