Homo Faber

Events in the novel constantly undermine Walter's sense of his identity. In this sense, Homo Faber can be seen as Walter's necessary journey towards "making" or "re-making" his own self. Walter's sense of his identity is bound closely with his profession as Technologist. He believes that being a technologist influences the way he sees the world. But as the events around him undermine his faith in technology, Walter begins to see that he cannot base his identity on what he does in the world. This transformation is completed when Walter gives Williams his notice. He no longer needs his job to define his identity.