Der Amokläufer

The protagonist's spiraling madness feels both tragic and unsettling. Did anyone else find their empathy for him conflicted, or was it purely horror?

The exotic backdrop seems almost like a character itself. How much do you think Zweig intended the environment to influence the protagonist's unraveling?

Zweig’s vivid descriptions evoke a powerful emotional response. I wonder if there's a personal or historical motivation behind this intense focus on obsession.