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“More wine?” Tyrion asked him. “I should not object,” Lord Janos said, holding out his cup. He was built like a keg, and had a similar capacity.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““More wine?” Tyrion asked him. “I should not object,” Lord Janos said, holding out his cup. He was built like a keg, and had a similar capacity.””

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.

A humorous comparison of a man's physical capacity for drink to a keg, highlighting his willingness to indulge.

In simple terms: He drinks as much as a keg can hold.

Key Takeaway

Capacity and indulgence are linked humorously.

Themes

humor drinking character description

Mood

playful light‑hearted

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • social drinking
  • celebratory to

Key Concepts

metaphor hyperbole

Practical Applications

  • use humor to soften criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect perceptions of excess?
  • When is indulgence a sign of confidence?
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