When an indian acted stoically during torture, what image did he hope to protect?

An individual who acts stoically during torture is one who demonstrates the ability to endure pain under harsh circumstances without showing any signs of feeling considerable pain. The image portrayed by this action is one of being unafraid and they wanted to prove to their captors that they were not afraid of dying a painful death. 

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