Samuel Beckett doesn't follow the usual style of writing in order to challenge the reader to find the meaning of the piece. To truly understand the originality of Beckett's story the reader must think much harder than in writings by other authors. Beckett wants his readers to interpret the many details of the story on their own. Although the author breaks away from the conventional way of writing, through the readers deep thought a purpose is conveyed.

Beckett's unusual syntax in "STILL" has a purpose on its own. He uses repetition throughout the entire piece to place feeling in the reader. The words "quite still" and "dark" are used along with other words and phrases very often throughout the story. He also arranged the words so that the reader may find it difficult to understand what he is saying. For example, he says, "Arms likewise broken right angles...