A Passion In The Desert

The best aspect of Passion in the Desert is its depiction of how a man, once severed completely from society and forced to survive in a harsh environment, quickly allows the beast within himself to surface. After Augustin has been stranded alone in the desert for several days, he is no longer the cultured, confident solider he once was. He has become a predator, just like the leopard. In fact, his relationship with Simoon is an indication of how much of a beast he has become.