Arms Quote by Christopher Moore
“And I'll have you know that if you hurt my son again, if he so much as sighs sadly over his coffee, I will hire a man, a Russian, probably, to hunt you down and rip all that shiny black hair from your head, then break your skinny arms and legs, and set you on fire, and then put you out with a hammer. And should there be children from your beastly rutting, I shall have the Russian man cut them to tiny pieces and feed them to Madame Jacob's dog. because, although he may be only a worthless, simpleminded, libertine artist, Lucien is my favorite, and I will not have him hurt. Do you understand?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood, 2002
A violent, hyperbolic threat is used to protect a loved one, showing extreme loyalty and fear of loss.
In simple terms: Protecting loved ones can lead to extreme, irrational vows.
Key Takeaway
Guard what you love fiercely.
Themes
loyalty
violence
protectiveness
family
fear
Mood
intense
menacing
dramatic
Type
warning
dramatic
hyperbolic
When to use this quote
- family disputes
- protective instincts
- revenge fantasies
Key Concepts
extreme loyalty
hyperbole
family bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you truly do to protect a loved one?
- When does protection become cruelty?
A Different Perspective
The threat is unrealistic and may incite real violence.
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