The Great Cat Massacre and Ideological Shifts

Exploring the historical tradition of cat burning in France, the chapter delves into the great cat massacre where apprentice printers staged a symbolic protest by hanging rich people's cats. It discusses the impact of witnessing brutality on shaping a character's views on freedom, leading to an ideological transformation towards embracing fascism and fatalism. Humorously touching on distractions as a barrier to extremism, the chapter concludes with personal anecdotes and light-hearted discussions on childhood movie influences.