Anon In Extremis

The narrative follows a schoolteacher reflecting on an ex-pupil who abandons his family to pursue a life as a guerrilla fighter in the Middle East. After returning to the UK and facing arrest, the teacher steps in to support him. With a background in classics, the teacher connects with the boy's interests in video games and his desire for maturity. Ultimately, the teacher struggles to understand the motivations behind the boy's drastic decision to join a militia, highlighting themes of youth, rebellion, and the complexities of guidance.