I would have chosen any other than this for my prison. A rhinoceros is as ugly as a human being, and it too is going to die, but at least it never thinks that it is beautiful.
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In Peter S. Beagle's "The Last Unicorn," a poignant reflection emerges as a character expresses a desire for a different form of imprisonment. This sentiment highlights the struggle between self-perception and reality, as the character contemplates the nature of beauty and existence. The comparison of a rhinoceros to a human underscores the flaws inherent in both, suggesting that while both may be destined for death, the rhinoceros possesses an honest acknowledgment...
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