CLEAN : Turkish author Ahmet Altan: 'I prefer prison to exile'

The speaker reflects on their release from prison, expressing gratitude and discussing the challenges of writing by hand in prison. They describe the anxiety writers face regarding time and productivity, and compare the difficulties of exile to those of imprisonment, emphasizing the loss of identity and language in exile.

Why did the narrator have to write two copies of everything?

• To share with fellow inmates

• To practice writing skills

• To ensure they had a backup in case one was confiscated

• To improve their handwriting

What does writing provide the narrator while in prison?

• A means to earn money

• A method to pass time

• An escape to another world

• A way to communicate with family

How does the narrator view the act of writing?

• As a tedious task

• As a source of anxiety due to time constraints

• As a way to connect with others

• As a hobby to enjoy

What does the narrator prioritize when thinking about their future?

• The number of years they have left

• The number of books they can write

• The places they want to visit

• The people they want to meet

Why does the narrator prefer staying in their country over going into exile?

• They have family ties

• They find exile harder than imprisonment

• They dislike traveling

• They have a job in their country