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“Ever see a hot shot hit, kid? I saw the Gimp catch one in Philly. We rigged his room with a one-way whorehouse mirror and charged a sawski to watch it. He never got the needle out of his arm. They don't if the shot is right. That's the way they find them, dropper full of clotted blood hanging out…” quote by William S. Burroughs
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“Ever see a hot shot hit, kid? I saw the Gimp catch one in Philly. We rigged his room with a one-way whorehouse mirror and charged a sawski to watch it. He never got the needle out of his arm. They don't if the shot is right. That's the way they find them, dropper full of clotted blood hanging out of a blue arm. The look in his eyes when it hit --- Kid, it was tasty.”

William S. Burroughs

About This Quote

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

Violence and exploitation are portrayed grotesquely, exposing the dehumanizing effects of power and addiction.

In simple terms: Harsh scenes reveal the cruelty of power and addiction.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and reject dehumanizing behavior.

Themes

violence addiction power dehumanization

Mood

dark provocative critical

Type

literary social commentary

When to use this quote

  • urban crime
  • drug culture
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

psychology social critique morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this scene reflect societal abuse?
  • What can be done to prevent such exploitation?
A Different Perspective

Graphic detail may desensitize readers; context matters.

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