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It was a master surgeon, him that ampytated me - out of…

“It was a master surgeon, him that ampytated me - out of college and all - Latin by the bucket, and what not; but he was hanged like a dog, and sun-dried like the rest, at Corso Castle.” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““It was a master surgeon, him that ampytated me - out of college and all - Latin by the bucket, and what not; but he was hanged like a dog, and sun-dried like the rest, at Corso Castle.””

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

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

A vivid, chaotic description of a surgeon’s brutal treatment and subsequent execution, highlighting cruelty and absurdity.

In simple terms: A surgeon’s harsh methods end in his cruel death.

Key Takeaway

Beware of unchecked authority.

Themes

violence justice absurdity history

Mood

dark grim

Type

historical literary

When to use this quote

  • war crimes
  • medical malpractice
  • historical fiction

Key Concepts

medical ethics punishment historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about power and punishment?
  • Can cruelty ever be justified?
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