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“In the town of Ravella, where I have a house, when the Supreme Court said that an act of sodomy, as they describe it, could not be committed between a man and his wife, the entire square burst into laughter.” quote by Gore Vidal
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“In the town of Ravella, where I have a house, when the Supreme Court said that an act of sodomy, as they describe it, could not be committed between a man and his wife, the entire square burst into laughter.”

Gore Vidal

About This Quote

Source Novel: Myra Breckenridge, Gore Vidal, 1968

A court ruling on sodomy sparks public laughter, highlighting societal absurdity.

In simple terms: Legal absurdities provoke collective mockery.

Key Takeaway

Question and challenge unjust laws.

Themes

law society absurdity

Mood

satirical critical

Type

literary political

When to use this quote

  • public discourse
  • civil rights activism
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

social critique legal hypocrisy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect activism?
  • What are the risks of trivializing serious issues?
A Different Perspective

Laughter may mask deeper oppression.

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