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Where there's a doctor it's always a bad sign. Even when…

“Where there's a doctor it's always a bad sign. Even when they are not doing the killing themselves it means a death is close, and in that way they are like ravens or crows.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“Where there's a doctor it's always a bad sign. Even when they are not doing the killing themselves it means a death is close, and in that way they are like ravens or crows.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

A doctor's presence often signals impending death, making them ominous like scavenging birds.

In simple terms: Doctors can be grim omens.

Key Takeaway

Recognize signs of decline early.

Themes

mortality omen healthcare

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hospital wards
  • end‑of‑life care
  • family coping
  • medical ethics

Key Concepts

symbolism foreboding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret a doctor's presence?
  • Can a doctor be both healer and omen?
A Different Perspective

Not all doctors predict death; many heal.

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