The narrative traces the psychological and artistic development of a sensitive boy into a young artist, following his sensory impressions and inner monologue across childhood, school life, religious and moral crises, sexual awakening, and political tensions. Scenes of family life, bullying, clerical influence, and intellectual debate show the pressures that shape his conscience and fuel his doubts. The prose evolves from childlike perception to complex stream-of-consciousness, ending with the protagonist's decision to seek artistic autonomy and reject inherited authorities.