The intricate weaving of "the couple" theme throughout the narrative serves as a profound exploration of dyadic structures within social interaction. The novel is rich with no fewer than thirty distinct pairings, each contributing to the thematic tapestry that underpins the story. These couples vary widely, encompassing a spectrum of relationships that highlight differences in anatomical sex, erotic preferences, demographics, intellects, and age groups.

Among the numerous pairings, we encounter Edouard with Maria-Barbara, Florence, and Angelica, offering a glimpse into the complexities of romantic entanglements. Alexandre's relationships span a spectrum from familial, with his mother, to friendships with Eustache, Daniel, Sam, and Murillo, illustrating the multifaceted nature of human connections. Similarly, Thomas's bond with Christ and Alexandre reveals layers of personal and spiritual exploration, while Jean's interactions with Paul, Denise, and Sophie paint a picture of relational dynamics steeped in both tension and camaraderie.

The narrative further diversifies with Paul, who is caught in a web of connections involving Jean, Sophie, Shonin, and even himself, underscoring the introspective aspects of companionship. Meline's intertwining with Justin and Paul showcases the fluidity of relationships, while Fabienne's links to Alexandre and Alexis suggest a blend of personal and intellectual affinity. Other couples like Deborah and Ralph, Olivier and Selma, and more, continue to enrich the tapestry of interconnected lives.

This kaleidoscope of relationships extends beyond human pairings to encompass philosophical duos such as East and West, Time and Weather, Christ and Spirit, and the cities of Venice and Constantinople. These abstract couples symbolize broader philosophical dialogues, linking conceptual realms in a manner that parallels the complex human interrelations depicted throughout the narrative.

Interpreting the formation of novel couples within the framework of exploration requires the coordination of multiple levels of understanding. At its core, the process of manufacturing various couples reflects an intrinsic desire for fulfillment. The novel’s concluding word hints at an intriguing sublimated yearning for self-sufficiency, suggesting a deeper, perhaps more personal quest. The pivotal scene involving Gemini binoculars advocates for a dual vision of life, where one perspective is enhanced or modified by another—an "objective" view harmonized with a "perspective" lens.

The use of alternating voice narration further imbues this notion of perceptual adjustment, fostering an atmosphere filled with adversarial witnesses and testimonies. By valuing what is typically dismissed as rubbish and scorning what is traditionally considered valuable, the character Alexandre subverts the established social hierarchy between Majority and Minority. This subversion highlights the proliferation of unconventional pairings, indicating a search for a new societal structure. These pairings are forged, tested, and ultimately discarded if they fail to be viable. Among these numerous couplings, none conform to conventional standards, and only the final one endures.

In this ultimate pairing, Paul’s consciousness envelops that of Jean, only to extrude it from his own perspective, thereby forming a bridge to the natural world. This act reimagines the Genesis narrative, with a twist—Eve is represented as a man, a fresh reinterpretation that challenges traditional gender roles and creation myths.