Still, he could not think of the mass of Moroccans without contempt. He had no patience with their ignorance and backwardness; if he damned the Europeans with one breath, he was bound to damn the Moroccans with the next. No one escaped but him, and that was because he hated himself most of all.
The protagonist struggles with a deep contempt for the Moroccans, viewing them through a lens of ignorance and backwardness. His disdain extends beyond them, as he is also critical of Europeans. This internal conflict reveals his complex feelings towards both cultures, suggesting an overarching disillusionment with humanity.
At the core of his self-loathing, he feels isolated and superior, believing that he alone avoids the faults he perceives in those around him. However, this sense of superiority is tainted by his profound self-hatred, indicating a deep psychological struggle and a search for identity amidst his contempt for the world.
