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“Finally the gorilla queen had had enough. She wrote a letter to the editor of Baboons' Home Journal and asked for advice. The editor printed her letter (but in order to protect her privacy, changed her name from 'Gorilla Queen' to 'Worried in the Royal Castle'). The editor suggested hiring a local…” quote by Gregory Maguire
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““Finally the gorilla queen had had enough. She wrote a letter to the editor of Baboons' Home Journal and asked for advice. The editor printed her letter (but in order to protect her privacy, changed her name from 'Gorilla Queen' to 'Worried in the Royal Castle'). The editor suggested hiring a local hunter to take the little troublemaker out into the woods, kill him, and cut his heart out and bring it back. 'Check page 44 of last month's issue for delicious recipes, at just pennies a serving!' she concluded.””

Gregory Maguire

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

A satirical tale about censorship and violent solutions to dissent.

In simple terms: Censorship leads to absurd outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Question authority wisely.

Themes

censorship violence satire

Mood

ironic thoughtful

Type

satirical parabolic

When to use this quote

  • editorial decisions
  • public discourse
  • activism

Key Concepts

media ethics power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the real costs of silencing dissent?
  • Can humor reveal truth?
A Different Perspective

The story exaggerates to highlight real dangers of suppressing voices.

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