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symbolism-of-skin
Human skin is portrayed as both a valuable commodity and a symbol of identity and suffering, emphasized by the references to flaying and Saint Bartholomew.
1 chapter across 1 book
Tender is the Flesh (2017)Gonzalo Bazterrica
Chapter 6
The chapter follows the protagonist as he travels to the Hifu Tannery, reflecting on the desolate post-Transition world and his troubled family history. At the tannery, he interacts with the ominous owner Señor Urami, who obsessively manages the processing of human skin, revealing the brutal and dehumanizing nature of their work. The protagonist grapples with his complicity and the psychological weight of his job, sustained by necessity and expertise despite the moral and emotional toll.