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“I had only to move my fingers a little a jab them into the soft tissues, gouge away his sight and give him more agony than he was giving me.” quote by Octavia E. Butler
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““I had only to move my fingers a little a jab them into the soft tissues, gouge away his sight and give him more agony than he was giving me.””

Octavia E. Butler

About This Quote

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

The narrator describes a violent act of inflicting pain as retaliation, highlighting cruelty and vengeance.

In simple terms: He plans to hurt someone more than they hurt him.

Key Takeaway

Consider the cost of revenge.

Themes

violence revenge morality

Mood

dark intense

Type

ethical literary

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • ethical debates
  • personal vendettas

Key Concepts

retribution psychology of aggression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives someone to seek greater pain?
  • Can revenge ever be justified?
A Different Perspective

Violence perpetuates more suffering.

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