Growing up, he prepared to become a lawyer; however, his primary struggle was rooted in his lack of desire to practice law. He described this monotonous lifestyle to her, saying, "Every twenty-four hours I woke up at the smoggiest hour of the morning and commuted... without saying a word, wearing chafing clothes and holding a flat white in a white cup" ( 23). Constant demands to become a lawyer led Nam to discover his hope for creativity elsewhere. Furthermore, he explained how the chains that held his mind captive led him to hate those who were free to explore their imaginations. Therefore, he sacrificed his profession to become a writer, which led him to an anarchic and disintegrated lifestyle. Although Nam's life became hectic and he faced new adversities, he unleashed his wits at a young age and freed himself from cultural influences