It is desirable that the inmate should not have at all, or if he does, should immediately himself suppress nocturnal dreams whose content might be incompatible with the condition and status of the prisoner, such as: resplendent landscapes, outings with friends, family dinners, as well as sexual intercourse with persons who in real life and in the waking state would not suffer said individual to come near, which individual will therefore be considered by the law to be guilty of rape.
In Vladimir Nabokov's "Invitation to a Beheading," the author reflects on the complex nature of an inmate's subconscious experiences, particularly focusing on the dreams that may arise during imprisonment. The text suggests that these dreams could evoke feelings of freedom and normalcy, featuring idyllic scenes, social interactions, and intimate relationships that are in stark contrast to the harsh realities of confinement. Such dreams, which include moments of joy and intimacy, are...
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