It was definitely different to read about “The Tattooer” and “Diary of a Madman”, it was sort of like being enveloped by the psyches of two distinct persons for brief moments. What I got to experience was vivid imagery and detailed events that unfolded throughout the stories. Even though these are fictional stories, yet after reading “The Tattooer”, I think to myself, would I obtain any sort pleasure by inflicting pain on to others? Certainly I don’t see myself doing it. As to the people who do enjoy this sort of naughty endeavors, well that’s their own private life and I’m in no position to pass judgment.
On the other hand, “Diary of a Madman” offered a tiny glimpse into a world where people are suffering from mental disorders such as paranoia, schizophrenia, and more. I couldn’t imagine myself living in constant fear or anxiety and had trouble differentiating between what is real and what is not. However, the story does provide a conception of how a person suffering from mental disorder may process information and perceive his or her surroundings.
P.S. Sorry for the late blog.
