Protagonist, a middle-aged NYC businessman who undergoes a psychological breakdown after a fortune teller's prophecy. He abandons his marriage, descends into criminal violence, murders a waitress, and is eventually imprisoned, where he finds unexpected peace and self-acceptance alongside his cellmate.
Edmond's primary struggle is internal, as he battles his own ego and societal conditioning.
The shill physically assaults Edmond, escalating his frustration into societal rage.
Edmond is the husband in a conventional marriage that he ultimately abandons.
The fortune teller serves as the narrative catalyst whose prophecy disrupts Edmond's routine.
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