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“Keep your mouth shut and do as I tell you, and maybe we’ll even be in time for your uncle’s bloody wedding.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““Keep your mouth shut and do as I tell you, and maybe we’ll even be in time for your uncle’s bloody wedding.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

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

Authority demands obedience, using threats of violence to enforce compliance.

In simple terms: Obey or face danger.

Key Takeaway

Question blind obedience.

Themes

authority obedience threat

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

narrative warning

When to use this quote

  • family conflict
  • political intrigue
  • military orders

Key Concepts

power coercion

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you resist authority?
  • What are the costs of compliance?
A Different Perspective

May reflect abusive power.

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