Hog Signed Quote by Bulgakov
““It is hereby certified that the bearer, Nikolai Ivanovich, spent the said night at Satan’s ball, having been summoned there in the capacity of a means of transportation…make a parenthesis, Hella, in the parenthesis put “hog". Signed — Behemoth.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Devil’s Ball, 1935
A surreal certificate humorously records a supernatural event, blending bureaucracy with fantasy.
In simple terms: Funny bureaucratic note about a demon party.
Key Takeaway
Question absurdities in official language.
Themes
satire
fantasy
bureaucracy
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
fantastical
When to use this quote
- legal documents
- mythical gatherings
Key Concepts
literary absurdism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “hog” parenthesis imply?
- How does bureaucracy shape our view of the supernatural?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper critique.
