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I took the Nuban's bow. I didn't trust the midget to be…

“I took the Nuban's bow. I didn't trust the midget to be able to run down any thieves, and besides, I might want to shoot a circus clown or two. Just for laughs.” quote by Mark Lawrence
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““I took the Nuban's bow. I didn't trust the midget to be able to run down any thieves, and besides, I might want to shoot a circus clown or two. Just for laughs.””

Mark Lawrence

About This Quote

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

The speaker doubts a small ally's ability to catch thieves and jokes about harming a clown for amusement.

In simple terms: The narrator doubts a tiny helper and jokes about violence.

Key Takeaway

Question the reliability of small allies.

Themes

trust humor violence

Mood

wry darkly humorous

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • adventure
  • teamwork
  • comic relief
  • moral choices

Key Concepts

skepticism ethical dilemma

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust unlikely helpers?
  • When is humor crossing a line?
A Different Perspective

Violence for humor can be problematic.

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