Butterflies Quote by Herta Müller
““The cabbage white flies through the tailor's cheek. The tailor sinks his head. The cabbage white flies out of the back of the tailor's head, white and uncrumpled. Skinny Wilma flaps her handkerchief. The cabbage white flies through her forehead and into her head.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Cabbage White” by Herta Müller, 1995
Surreal imagery shows violence and absurdity, reflecting oppression and loss of identity.
In simple terms: Violence and absurdity reveal oppression.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden oppression.
Themes
violence
absurdity
oppression
Mood
dark
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- totalitarian regimes
- personal trauma
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
political critique
surrealism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surreal violence comment on power?
- What does the cabbage white symbolize?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be overly literal.
