When Saul punches Jorgenson, what has clearly happened to him? Explain.

One night, a large coworker of Saul's named Jorgenson gets drunk and tries to punch Saul. Saul blocks the punch and grabs Jorgenson's throat. Saul is blinded by his rage. Saul no longer sees any reprieve in his life. He feels he is treated like an animal so he will give people what they expect of him.