He knows too much about himself to subject her to a morning after, when he will be cold, surly, impatient to be alone

He knows too much about himself to subject her to a morning after, when he will be cold, surly, impatient to be alone

In the context of J.M. Coetzee's works, the quote "He knows too much about himself to subject her to a morning after, when he will be cold, surly, impatient to be alone" speaks to the complex and often troubled relationships between characters in his novels. Coetzee is known for delving deep into the psyche of his characters, exploring their innermost thoughts and emotions with a raw and unflinching honesty. This quote reflects the self-awareness and introspection that many of his characters possess, as well as the ways in which they struggle to connect with others.