In Sunset Limited, Black conveys Kierkegaard's philosophy through his life and words. At the beginning of the play, Black and White argue about the meaning of life: the first loves it, the second tries to end it. Early on, Black tries to identify with White's suicidal argument by noting that “human suffering and human destiny are the same thing” (55). Of course, Black's admission does not mean that he believes White's thesis, but instead that he understands White's pain. Likewise, Kierkegaard's description of life is similar to Black's reasoning. In his writings, Kierkegaard recounts both the painful way in which a person is brought into the world and then taken out of it, saying: "[...] and then tell me whether something that begins and ends like this could be intended for fun." But the underlying tone of both Black and Kierkegaard's statements cannot go unquestioned, and White responds, "You don't make any sense" (55). White fails to understand that all is common sense to Black, who has not only suffered more than White could ever imagine, but also believes in a strength outside of White's wildest dreams. Originally an inmate, Black turns his life around after a near-death experience, believing that God chose him of all people to talk to. He lives in the hope of conveying God's message and love to those who are deprived of it, because what pain can anyone feel if God is on the other side? By comparison, Kierkegaard's detailed analysis of despair calls for the obvious solution only to faith. In some ways, Black manifests Kierkegaard's belief by becoming a productive member of society. After believing he heard the Savior in his sleep, Black leaves his former friends and abstains from various forms of pleasure in order to help those less fortunate than himself. I… half of the article… e's theory is based on his belief that because there is no creator, humans have no essence, and are therefore "left alone, without excuse" and "born for no reason ." He says people realize this “the moment you lose the illusion of being eternal.” Likewise, White also admits to Black that he has always hated life and that when he realized that religion was just a “disguise,” his hatred turned to boredom (138). White's skepticism about life and God is echoed throughout the play and through the suicidal choice White makes even before the dialogue begins. Comparably, Father Vincent Minceli expresses similar concerns about Sartre, concluding that Sartre's philosophy leads directly to despair and suicide. McCarthy's comparison between White and Sartre is notable, as both are not only atheists, but also convey the pointless nature of life through the use of synonymous phrases..