“One, No One, and One Hundred Thousand” by Luigi Pirandello explores the elusive nature of identity and the struggle to find a coherent self in a world where individuals are perceived differently by others. The protagonist, Vitangelo Moscarda, realizes that his perceived self is a fragmented, multifaceted entity, not the unified “one” he initially believed. He embarks on a quest to reclaim a stable identity, but his efforts ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of the ephemeral and subjective nature of self.