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And, my brothers, it was real satisfaction to me to…

“And, my brothers, it was real satisfaction to me to waltz-left two three, right two three-and carve left cheeky and right cheeky, so that like two curtains of blood seemed to pour out at the same time, one on either side of his fat filthy oily snout in the winter starlight.” quote by Anthony Burgess
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“And, my brothers, it was real satisfaction to me to waltz-left two three, right two three-and carve left cheeky and right cheeky, so that like two curtains of blood seemed to pour out at the same time, one on either side of his fat filthy oily snout in the winter starlight.”

Anthony Burgess

About This Quote

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

Violent imagery describes a gruesome scene with vivid, grotesque detail.

In simple terms: Graphic description of violent act.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the impact of graphic language.

Themes

violence literature gore

Mood

dark intense

Type

literary controversial

When to use this quote

  • crime fiction
  • graphic storytelling
  • censorship debates
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

psychological horror desensitization artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why use such vivid gore?
  • How does it affect reader empathy?
A Different Perspective

Graphic violence may alienate readers.

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