Thus far, most readings of “Counterparts” have been schematic, analyzing Farrington`s action and reaction in the three main scenes (i.e. office, public-house, and home) from the perspective of an exchange power-play of between the powerful and the powerless. Such a reading, however, does not show Farrington`s inner life. This paper plunges into Farrington`s subconscious, and detects his deep hopes, desires, anger and despair. I also put Farrington`s case in the context of working condition in modern, industrial society, as Lukacs explains. Farrington`s job as a copyist vividly shows a worker alienated from his (re)production, who feels no control of his world. Meaningless, monotonous, daily copying work, I argue, suggests at least one reason why Farrington has reached mental inertia and alcoholism. Unable to cope with dreary schedule, Farrington falls far behind. His inability at work leads to his unwillingness to try. He escapes into intoxicated day-dreaming. Farrington marks time, not as a willful subject but as one controlled by false consciousness. Such a blinkered life, locked in forgetfulness, instead of facing reality, worsens his situation. His ever increasing level of negativity alienates him from his office, home and even the pubs he resorts to. He vaguely recognizes his problems but simply drifts without stirring because he envisions no escape.