Manhole 69

This short story really sparked my interest. At the beginning of the semester we were asked the question on whether or not we would give up the ability to sleep. Manhole 69 really had me second guess my original answer. After learning more about sleep in our class and reading this short story, I have learned how important sleep really is and the thought of going sleepless is freighting. The story shows two different views on sleepless nights and I have to say that the negative effects that sleepless nights outweigh the positive effects.

J. G. Ballard, “Manhole 69,”