Experiencing pain was a sign of vitality and life for him. It gave him a sense of freedom, a reminder that he was still capable of feeling and existing fully. This perspective helped him see pain not as a punishment, but as a confirmation of his resilience.
"There was freedom in the pain. It meant he was still alive, still feeling, and he felt invincible. Whatever they did to him, however hard they fought, in the end, he would win."