You've seen yourself how difficult the writing is to decipher with your eyes, but our man deciphers it with his wounds.
In Franz Kafka's "In the Penal Colony," the protagonist grapples with the challenging task of interpreting the written word. The difficulty of deciphering the text reflects the broader themes of understanding and communication within the oppressive environment of the penal colony. The writing itself is a symbol of punishment and suffering, as its complexity mirrors the harsh realities faced by the condemned.
The quote highlights the idea that true understanding comes...