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Mujica's Hardcore Commitment
- Jose Mujica survived being shot six times in a shootout with police after robbing a bank.
- This extreme commitment highlights his hardcore revolutionary nature.
Symbolism of the Prison Toilet
- Mujica's time in solitary confinement nearly broke his mental state, leading to an obsession with having his own toilet.
- This symbolizes a small victory of autonomy in brutal prison conditions.
Mental Survival Tactics in Prison
- Mujica kept himself sane in prison by mentally inventing tools and walking back and forth in a tiny cell.
- These mental exercises were key survival tactics for enduring isolation and torture.