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Balls Quote by Mikhail Bulgakov

“I hereby certify that the bearer of this note, Nikolai Ivanovich, spent the night in question at Satan's ball, having been lured there in a transportational capacity... Hella, put in parentheses! And write 'hog.' Signed- Behemoth.” quote by Mikhail Bulgakov
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“I hereby certify that the bearer of this note, Nikolai Ivanovich, spent the night in question at Satan's ball, having been lured there in a transportational capacity... Hella, put in parentheses! And write 'hog.' Signed- Behemoth.”

Mikhail Bulgakov

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Master and Margarita, 1967 (parodic note)

The note humorously claims a supernatural party attendance, blending absurdity with bureaucratic language.

In simple terms: Absurd claim of attending Satan's ball.

Key Takeaway

Question reality versus fiction.

Themes

satire absurdity bureaucracy

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • performance art
  • social satire

Key Concepts

mythology literary parody

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the absurdity reveal about authority?
  • How does parody challenge norms?
A Different Perspective

Humor may obscure serious critique.

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