Life and Shadows Behind the Curtain

This chapter vividly depicts the harsh realities of life behind the Iron Curtain in the 1960s, contrasting it with American life. It intertwines a darkly humorous narrative of Jersey and his girlfriend amidst discussions of mortality, set against the backdrop of New York's erotic nightlife from 1978 to 1981. Additionally, it challenges moral boundaries in education through a provocative teaching experience at Yale, highlighting the complexities of human nature and societal implications.