Hunger has a devastating impact on both the soul and the body, transforming beings into faceless, decomposing creatures trapped in unimaginable misery. These suffering entities are not truly alive but are instead rotting away, overwhelmed by their dire circumstances. Surrounding them are authorities who vigilantly monitor them, akin to crows watching for opportunities to snatch even a morsel of bread meant to alleviate their suffering.

"If you see that kasra, I extracted it from you, and to slap you, above that, on your mouth" — this quote emphasizes the harsh reality and the cruelty faced by those afflicted with hunger and misery. It highlights the brutality and the lack of compassion surrounding these vulnerable beings, as depicted in Gorky's narrative about human suffering and societal neglect.