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Cain’s reaction—that his punishment is too great to bear—symbolizes the internal torment of guilt and the irreparable rupture with the transcendent. His subsequent transformation into a restless wanderer illustrates how moral failure leads to alienation, a state where redemption seems impossible. This narrative underscores Jung’s idea that embracing and understanding our shadow—those parts of ourselves we prefer to ignore—is essential for genuine wholeness.