1. Ice Blue.
- Author
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Devi, Ananda
- Subjects
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COLD weather conditions , *OCCUPATIONS , *SEALS (Animals) , *ACCLIMATIZATION , *SOCIAL isolation , *INTIMACY (Psychology) - Abstract
The article focuses on the experience of a man thrust into an extreme arctic environment for a high-paying job, highlighting his struggle to adapt to the brutal cold, unfamiliar surroundings and processing seals for their fat. The narrative delves into his gradual acclimatization, the isolation from human connection, and the disturbing annual auction event where men bid for a night with local women, culminating in a disconcerting encounter that blends intimacy and a haunting familiarity.
- Published
- 2023