Clamence's Fear of Death and Lies

Clamence becomes tormented by the thought of death, specifically the fear of dying with a lie untold. He worries that a single hidden falsehood would become definitive in death, and he feels a desperate need to confess to someone. This fear, combined with the unbearable praise he receives, leads him to a state of crisis. He begins to act out, making provocative statements in court and dreaming of shocking acts, all in an attempt to escape the judgment he feels closing in on him.