Across historical context, cultures have always implemented torture as a demonstrative show of power and power maintenance ( ). For example, during the middle ages, kings and queens would utilize torture to assure compliance from the masses (). The ability to inflict harm to one’s person, both emotionally and physically is an established tactic utilized across history by rulers and governments, and although taboo, is applied to separate the powerful from the powerless. However, torture has demonstrated some surprising cultural side effects, which includes elements of inspiration, hope, and reaction. These themes represent a stark contrast from torture’s repressive nature, which is meant to suppress one’s abilities to react in opposition. An