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Djed teško diše i stalno je nervozan. Baka kaže da ga neće…

“Djed teško diše i stalno je nervozan. Baka kaže da ga neće ubiti ni srce, ni astma, ni bubrezi, nego će ga ubiti njegov pasijaluk. Samo djed i ja imamo pasijaluk, ali na mene zbog pasijaluka svi viču i moram stalno bježati da ne dobijem po labrnji, a njemu svi šute i samo mu se sklanjaju s puta…” quote by Miljenko Jergović
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““Djed teško diše i stalno je nervozan. Baka kaže da ga neće ubiti ni srce, ni astma, ni bubrezi, nego će ga ubiti njegov pasijaluk. Samo djed i ja imamo pasijaluk, ali na mene zbog pasijaluka svi viču i moram stalno bježati da ne dobijem po labrnji, a njemu svi šute i samo mu se sklanjaju s puta, osim tate kad dođe iz Sarajeva.””

Miljenko Jergović

About This Quote

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

An elderly man’s frailty is mocked, yet his stubbornness fuels conflict, highlighting generational tension and survival instincts.

In simple terms: Old man's weakness is mocked, but his stubbornness causes trouble.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and respect hidden strengths.

Themes

family conflict generational tension survival stubbornness

Mood

reflective tense

Type

literary social commentary

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • workplace
  • community disputes

Key Concepts

masculine pride social pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives the man's stubbornness?
  • How does society treat the frail?
A Different Perspective

May overlook underlying vulnerabilities.

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