You would not have known,' Baynes said, 'because I do not in any physical way appear Jewish; I have had my nose altered, my large greasy pores made smaller, my skin chemically lightened, the shape of my skull changed. In short, physically I cannot be detected. ...
In Philip K. Dick's "The Man in the High Castle," the character Baynes reflects on his identity and the lengths he has gone to hide his Jewish heritage. He reveals that he does not present any physical signs of being Jewish due to various alterations he has undergone, such as cosmetic surgeries that modify his appearance. This transformation emphasizes the tension between identity and the external perceptions of society, showcasing the...
