prepares to leave his parents for the boarding school, conveying his intense feelings of homesickness and emotional conflict. As he arrives at the school, we are introduced to the environment that shapes his experiences, including the seemingly indifferent world around him and the presence of new friends who challenge his perceptions. Törleß is captivated by a new classmate, the young Prince, but their friendship is jeopardized by an argument over religious beliefs, highlighting Törleß's struggle for connection and understanding. This early segment sets the stage for Törleß's internal conflicts and contemplations about life, society, and his place within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)