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“But how glum he looks now." She threw some daisies at him. Then, after a pause, she added mockingly: "It's hunger, my dear. Good Lord, how dependent men are on food!” quote by John Dos Passos
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““But how glum he looks now." She threw some daisies at him. Then, after a pause, she added mockingly: "It's hunger, my dear. Good Lord, how dependent men are on food!””

John Dos Passos

About This Quote

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

A character’s glum appearance is mocked, highlighting human dependence on basic needs like food.

In simple terms: Mocking glumness reveals basic human needs.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humor in dependence.

Themes

humor human nature dependence

Mood

wry observational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • dialogue
  • character study

Key Concepts

satire basic needs

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor reveal human vulnerability?
  • What basic needs drive our behavior?
A Different Perspective

May trivialize deeper emotional issues.

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