Many questions were troubling the explorer, but at the sight of the prisoner he asked only: Does he know his sentence? No, said the officer, eager to go on with his exposition, but the explorer interrupted him: He doesn't know the sentence that has been passed on him? No, said the officer again, pausing a moment as if to let the explorer elaborate his question, and then said: There would be no point in telling him. He'll learn it on his body.
The explorer was filled with questions regarding the prisoner, but upon seeing him, he focused solely on whether the prisoner was aware of his sentence. The officer answered negatively, indicating that the prisoner was oblivious to the judgment made against him. This revelation sparked a deeper inquiry from the explorer.
The officer, eager to explain, stated that informing the prisoner of his sentence would serve no purpose, as the consequences would be inscribed on his body through punishment. This chilling response reflects the themes of justice and the harsh realities within the penal system, emphasizing the brutal nature of the explorer's observations.
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