A very intellectual man became imprisoned for thirty-five years. His cell was impossible to escape. It was here that he realized, that the root of any truly great conversation must begin from within. If this truly were the
case though, I wonder, upon release, what his future conversations would sound like. Would he find himself enthralled by the voices and opinions of others? Or would he find an utter boredom and simply disengage, returning to his familiar back and forth.
Food for thought,Fred! I wonder if it would not impose lots of emotions and stress being shut out that long! His reactions would be affected!
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Good question as after 35 years it be hard to have conversations with others if they were umm dumber than you, or at least you percieved them that way, but then I suppose if he found the right voice, could have a decent one.
ReplyDeleteI'd say he would be fascinated with the thoughts of others. They would be input for more discussions internally.
ReplyDeleteInteresting thought. I am always amazed at how people survive terrible ordeals and incarcerations, by delving deep into their own psyche. Love your thought-provoking slant on things:)
ReplyDeleteI too wonder. Survival sends the mind to many things. Perhaps he might be enthralled to keep himself from imploding on his own thoughts.
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