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“Dude," said Hassan softly. "Khanzeer." (Arabic:Pig) "Matha, al-khanazeer la yatakalamoon araby?" Colin asked. (Arabic: What, pigs don't speak Arabic?" "That's no pig," answered Hassan in Enlgish. "That's a goddamned monster." The pig stopped its rotting and looked up at them. "I mean. Wilbur is a…” quote by John Green
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““Dude," said Hassan softly. "Khanzeer." (Arabic:Pig) "Matha, al-khanazeer la yatakalamoon araby?" Colin asked. (Arabic: What, pigs don't speak Arabic?" "That's no pig," answered Hassan in Enlgish. "That's a goddamned monster." The pig stopped its rotting and looked up at them. "I mean. Wilbur is a fugging pig. Babe is a fugging pig. That thing was birthed from the loins of Iblis." (Arabic: Satan) It was clear now the pig could see them. Colin could see the black in its eyes. "Stop cursing. The feral hog shows a remarkable understanding of human speech, especially profane speech," he mumbled, quoting from the book. "That's a bunch of bullshit," Hassan said, and then the pig took two lumbering steps towards them, and Hassan said, "Okay. Or not. Fine. No cursing. Listen. Satan Pig. We're cool. We don't want to shoot you. The guns are for show, dude." "Stand up so he knows we're bigger than he is," Colin said. "Did you read that in the book?" Hassan asked as he stood. "No, I read it in a book about grizzly bears." "We're gonna get gored to death by a feral fugging hog and your best strategy is to pretend it's a grizzly bear?””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Fault in Our Stars, John Green, 2012

A bizarre encounter with a talking pig reveals fear, misunderstanding, and the absurdity of violence.

In simple terms: A pig seems to understand humans, leading to tension and humor.

Key Takeaway

Recognize fear and humor in strange situations.

Themes

fear humor misunderstanding violence communication

Mood

anxious playful reflective

Type

narrative dialogue humorous

When to use this quote

  • campfire storytelling
  • fantasy writing
  • character dialogue

Key Concepts

anthropomorphism absurdity conflict

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you do if an animal seemed to understand you?
  • How does humor change fear?
A Different Perspective

When confronting the unknown, humor can defuse tension.

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