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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series continues to be heralded as mankind's magnum opus in literature. The entire narrative is delivered by the titular unreliable narrator Greg Heffley, who draws many parallels to Billy Pilgrim in Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel "Slaughterhouse-Five". The plot itself is a deconstruction of the metaphysics behind mortality and spirituality, which is carried out by a diverse cast of flawed and thus ultimately human characters. The frequent symbolism conveyed through its many recurring motifs (namely the infamous "cheese" which presents itself during critical moments of exposition) leaves many exercises for the reader's mind. The writing is often cryptic and sparse, with much of the dialogue being carried out in McCarthy-esque prose; Rowley, the story's archetype for existential angst, often repeats the phrase "zoo wee mama". This particular line often transpires with little to no prior context, usually coming off as as a bizarre non-sequitur - this could perhaps be a nihilistic metaphor for the true meaninglessness and absurdity of the human condition. Jeff Kinney has left behind the puzzle pieces for us to piece together, but we never may get to truly see the whole picture of this sprawling tale. The Wimpy Kid writes not a diary, but a prophesy.