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The insistence on remaining silent—“no talk to anybody” became a recurring motif that indicates the weight of the responsibility being placed on the son’s shoulders. The silence required signifies both respect for the act and the sacredness of the undertaking. In cultural practices, silence often accompanies rituals and sacrifices, where the act itself demands contemplation and seriousness, creating a sanctuary for individual reflection amidst the chaos of the outside world.