silence-and-voice

The chapter 'Preamble' from 'Silent All These Years' presents a surreal narrative where a young boy, left briefly alone at home, encounters a headless man on the balcony who asks for help to find his way home. The boy experiences a profound mixture of compassion and helplessness, ultimately shutting the door and repressing the encounter, which he later realizes was not a mere dream. This story metaphorically explores themes of silence, trauma, and the burden of unspoken responsibility.