Is he dead?

Indications say yes.

He makes no sound.

He lies, unmovable.

And they kill him again, and again.

An unruly axe in a passionate hand.

The center of a small universe.

THWAK.

Goes the axe.

THWAK. THWAK. THWAK. THWAK. THWAK. THWAK. THWAK. THWAK.

Killing the dead man.

All is calm.