Wait, I should make sure I'm accurate about the plot elements. Theodoros in "Blinding" is a character who receives a mysterious manuscript from Madame Schiaparelli, which propels him through a journey involving the monk Ciprian and the monastery, leading to a confrontation with historical and existential truths. The manuscript's content and the narrative's structure itself are intertwined, reflecting the themes of seeking truth and the nature of reality.
Make sure the paper has a clear thesis. Maybe something like: "In 'Blinding,' Mircea Cartarescu constructs Theodoros as a complex character whose existential journey through fluid reality and historical intertextuality exemplifies the novel's exploration of identity, art, and the search for meaning in a fragmented world."
Potential angles: Theodoros as a postmodern anti-hero, his quest for truth in an ambiguous narrative, the interplay between his personal journey and the novel's exploration of historical and existential themes. Also, his encounters with other characters and their symbolic significance.