In Lomba, there are serious impediments to freedom of expression. The main character in the story gets into trouble due to his use of freedom of expression that ruffles authorities the wrong way. While in jail, the journalist keeps writing albeit secretly to keep his sanity. However, the writing gets him in trouble as much as it gets him out of it. Freedom of expression has been limited at all levels in the story. The authorities ensure that an individual’s freedom of expression of curtailed through intimidation and restriction.
Lomba is jailed for using his freedom of expression. The authorities do not recognize the freedom of expression. Expressing dissent is treated as a crime against the state and authorities. In Lomba’s case, as a political detainee, he is treated as a threat to the safety of the nation. As a way of deterring his alleged political activism, the authorities incarcerate Lomba to prevent him from spreading dissent to others through his writing. The activities carried out by Lomba according to authorities incite others to think unfavorably of the state.…show more content… Loma uses the freedom of expression that the pencil and papers afford him while in jail to write down his thoughts. While writing, his stream of thought affords him a source of material. While writing from his cell, his thoughts are free to roam and he has the power to shape his ideas and express them. the authorities have no control over what he writes while hidden in his cell. It is ironic that while confined to jail due to freedom of expression, he finds freedom of expression in writing secretly. Lambo finds release in the same thing that got him in trouble and still lands him in more
