Der Beitrag enthält das Abstract ausschließlich in englischer Sprache.This article considers the position of the wall in media and literary studies. It posits that the wall encompasses qualities that justify its examination as a medium. The widespread presence of the wall in fiction suggests this structure is an important, yet neglected actor in the transmission of material communication. When the wall functions as a medium, its endurance, visibility, and materiality actively influence the messages it channels. As demonstrated through a close reading of Timothy Findley’s Famous Last Words, the study of the wall represents a unique opportunity to engage in a novel approach to the study of media in fiction.L'article contient uniquement le rés...