This perversion of the truth, familiar to the artist though it was, always unnerved him afresh and proved too much for him. What was a consequence of the premature ending of his fast was here presented as the cause of it! To fight against this lack of understanding, against a whole world of nonunderstanding, was impossible.
The artist experiences a deep unsettling feeling when confronted with the misinterpretation of his actions and intentions. The world around him distorts his truth, claiming that the end of his fasting is the reason for his struggles, rather than acknowledging the deeper reasons behind it. This misrepresentation leaves him feeling powerless and frustrated, as he grapples with the gap between his reality and the perceptions of those around him.
Kafka illustrates the artist's battle against this pervasive ignorance, suggesting the futility of trying to clarify his purpose to an audience that fundamentally lacks understanding. The overwhelming misunderstanding from society renders his efforts ineffective, emphasizing the isolation and despair that come with being an artist in a world that fails to grasp the essence of his existence and art.
