n the Pillowman both Katurian and Tupolski tell very deep and moving stories however the most affecting stories of all are the stories
Michal tells through his actions All three characters have seen and suffered much throughout their lives It is only by enduring this suffering that one can truly be a great storyteller and it is the degree someone suffers that makes ones storytelling more powerful
Katurian was forced to suffer through hearing tortured screams every night in his childhood which Michal and his parents know will make him a better storyteller His parents torture Katurians brother nightly knowing that only by suffering through fear and doubt could Katurian become great at storytelling Michal also comprehends that suffering leads …show more content…
will endure suffering as well He knows this is the only way that his brother will become a truly great storyteller The most telling example of
Katurians writing being augmented by suffering is when he receives a note under the door signed in blood by his brother telling him that his torture created Katurians great writing When he turns the letter over it says he has won a writing competition directly connecting his suffering to the power of his stories
Like Katurian Tupolski must endure suffering as well which enhances his writing Even though he only describes the incident in a few words it is clear that Tupolskis son drowning is extremely traumatizing and painful for him He tortures and executes people for his job and even though he always stays calm and collected it certainly must take some emotional toll on him Tupolskis story The Story of the Little Deaf Boy on the Big Long
Railroad Tracks In China is not incredibly eloquent but contains many significant symbols and themes and even reflects his own life It is the suffering that Tupolski has experienced which enhances his storytelling abilities Michal has arguably had to suffer the most throughout the story and consequently he is the greatest storyteller because he tells them