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That is right,’ the dragon interrupted. ‘Well, it’s the…

“That is right,’ the dragon interrupted. ‘Well, it’s the times we live in. For some time, creatures, which you usually call monsters, have been feeling more and more under threat from people. They can no longer cope by themselves. They need a Defender. Some kind of… witcher.’ ‘And” quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
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““That is right,’ the dragon interrupted. ‘Well, it’s the times we live in. For some time, creatures, which you usually call monsters, have been feeling more and more under threat from people. They can no longer cope by themselves. They need a Defender. Some kind of… witcher.’ ‘And””

Andrzej Sapkowski

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Monsters feel threatened by humanity and seek a protector, a figure like a witcher, to defend them.

In simple terms: Monsters need a defender against human threats.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the need for guardians in vulnerable groups.

Themes

protection conflict coexistence mythology responsibility

Mood

tension reflective somber

Type

literary philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • urban fantasy
  • political allegory
  • environmental crisis
  • social marginalization

Key Concepts

monster-human dynamics ethical guardianship social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who truly needs protection in society?
  • How do we balance power between oppressor and oppressed?
A Different Perspective

This view may oversimplify complex human‑monster relations and ignore monsters’ agency.

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