There is probably no problem with the concept of "madness" in this phrase - it is acting or thinking in a disjointed or insane manner.
The concept of "bout" is a bit more difficult to explain.
A bout is a short period of intense activity. Think of a bout in terms of a Wrestling or boxing bout. In terms of health a bout is a period where the illness (mental or physical) is actively at work fighting with the person's normal condition.
Elie's father helped him after he suffered one of Idek's bouts of madness in the camp. His father was a source of strength and support for Elie during their time in the concentration camp.
The kapo known for having bouts of madness was known as "Mengele's madman," a reference to the infamous Dr. Josef Mengele, who conducted inhumane experiments at Auschwitz. This kapo, whose name is not universally recognized, exhibited erratic behavior, likely due to the psychological toll of the environment and the moral compromises made in their role. Such individuals often struggled with the dehumanizing conditions of the camps, leading to severe mental health issues.
Chaos
One of Idek's bouts of madness occurs in the concentration camp when he brutally beats Elie Wiesel and another prisoner for no apparent reason, showcasing his volatile and violent nature. During this moment, Idek's rage seems to stem from the oppressive circumstances of the camp, reflecting how the dehumanizing environment affects the captors as well as the captives. This incident highlights the unpredictability of violence in the camps and the psychological toll it takes on both victims and perpetrators.
Words with the base "mania" meaning madness include megalomania (delusion of grandeur), kleptomania (urge to steal), and pyromania (obsession with fire-setting).
Bernard Bouts has written: 'Obras de Bernard Bouts'
Dieric Bouts has written: 'Dieric Bouts' -- subject(s): Exhibitions
Aelbrecht Bouts died in 1549.
this song shakes me.. jiggz
Paul Bouts died on 1999-03-07.
Paul Bouts was born on 1900-02-27.
Any violent agitation of the mind approaching to distraction; violent and temporary derangement of the mental faculties; madness; rage., Mad; frantic., To affect with frenzy; to drive to madness