The short story “The Coup de Grace” by Ambrose Bierce is difficult to read.
It is written well, but it is an uncomfortable read. The plot and actions there are terrible and very unpleasant.
The meaning of "coup de grâce" (french) is a final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.
The narration includes a detailed scene of human agony and the moral torment of another person. One, turned into a massive pain, having lost his mind, the other has no way to make a choice.
The story is very realistic, brutal and cynically harsh as war truly is.
This is a link to the text of the story:
https://americanliterature.com/author/ambrose-bierce/short-story/the-coup-de-grace
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