← Back to Concept Index
hatred-and-frustration
Rumata experiences a deep wave of hatred, illustrating the emotional toll of living in a brutal and oppressive society.
1 chapter across 1 book
Hard to be a God (1964)Arkadi and Boris Strugatsky
Chapter 5
In this chapter, the king suffers from gout and reluctantly accepts treatment from the physician Budach, whose medicine causes the king great distress and anger. Rumata observes the court's dynamics, noting the king's volatile behavior and the tension among the courtiers. Later, Rumata returns home to find his house guarded against potential threats, reflecting the dangerous and unstable environment surrounding him.