This part establishes the reflective frame of an elderly Wilfrid looking back on his life, focusing on the solitude and sensitivity of his childhood. Raised in his uncle and aunt’s house, he invests ordinary objects and spaces with symbolic meaning, allowing imagination and inward reflection to flourish. Experiences of faith, guilt, study, labor, and play intertwine, revealing an early tendency toward deep inner contemplation. The section closes with his first departure, signaling the beginning of a broader psychological and spiritual journey.
