Clara Tillinghast is a strict and demanding boss, always demanding the best out of her employees, at the department of factual verification. Clara’s strict and bold attitude towards the protagonist greatly hinders his pursuit of happiness. One day, the protagonist is late for work-thoughts rush through his head, and he states that “you can face the fact you will probably lose your job, but you do not think you can face clara”(55-56). This is just one of the many instances where Clara creates fear and havoc inside the mind of the protagonist. The protagonist repeatedly falls victim to Clara's harsh tone, overbearing desire for perfection, and unreasonable disciplinary actions, often embarrassing him. Overall,Clara contributes to the fact that
