: Equally, if not more, devastating were the psychological aspects. Isolation, threats to the victim and their loved ones, and the manipulation of reality were tools used to break the victim's spirit.
Thesis The work functions as both exposé and cautionary fable: by detailing methods and procedures, it reveals how procedural language and technical rationality depersonalize harm, enabling institutionalized violence; yet its explicitness raises ethical questions about representation, potential normalization, and the limits of critical exposure.
In some ancient mythologies, the Graeae were said to have used their powers to torment and punish those who crossed them. One famous story involves the hero Perseus, who stole their eye and tooth, rendering them powerless. This narrative has been interpreted in various ways, including as a symbol of the struggle between good and evil.
: Many countries have laws against torture, and there are international courts that prosecute individuals for such crimes.