Individual Reading. "The Moon and Sixpence" by Maugham. (chapters 46 - 51)

Some times later the author knew that Strickland died from leprosy. Having learnd of his illness, he wanted to go to the forest, but his wife Ate didnt let him. They lived together, not talking to people. They lived together, not talking to people. Despite his blindness (it was the last stage of leprosy), Strickland continued to work, drawing on the walls of the house. This murals were only seen by a doctor when he came to see the patient, but he did not find him alive. The doctor was shocked.  His works conveyed something great, sensual and passionate, as if it was made by human hands, penetrated into the depths of nature and discovered it frightening and wonderful mystery.

The author understood: Strickland got what he wanted: he expelled a demon, that for many years owned his soul by means of this painting. Before his death the artist ordered his wife to burn the house.