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Hear, hear.' Sister Martha hoisted her water glass. 'Let…

“Hear, hear.' Sister Martha hoisted her water glass. 'Let the rigid stick of self-righteousness be dislodged from her very uptight ass.' Father Ramon coughed. 'A-fucking-men,' Loup supplied helpfully.” quote by Jacqueline Carey
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““Hear, hear.' Sister Martha hoisted her water glass. 'Let the rigid stick of self-righteousness be dislodged from her very uptight ass.' Father Ramon coughed. 'A-fucking-men,' Loup supplied helpfully.””

Jacqueline Carey

About This Quote

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

A vivid scene uses crude humor to expose rigid self‑righteousness, urging characters to shed pride.

In simple terms: Humor reveals and challenges self‑righteousness.

Key Takeaway

Let go of pride through humor.

Themes

humor pride self‑reflection

Mood

irreverent provocative

Type

satirical literary

When to use this quote

  • dialogue
  • character interactions
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Satire character development social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor change your view of arrogance?
  • When is satire effective in confronting ego?
A Different Perspective

Crude language may alienate some readers.

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