In "A Hanging" by George Orwell, the climax of the story occurs when the prisoner, who is about to be hanged, steps aside to avoid a puddle on the ground. This small act of humanity and normalcy in the face of impending death highlights the senseless and dehumanizing nature of the execution, leading to a moment of realization for the narrator and the other witnesses.
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