Toga Quote by Miljenko Jergović
““Djed je svakoga jutra, usred grohotno-gromoglasna astmatičarskoga kašlja ponavljao Lijepa smrt, a baka bi mu govorila: Šuti, Franjo, ja ću prije tebe. I tako svaki dan. Mislio sam da drugi ljudi tako ne pričaju. Mislio sam da je to samo između njih dvoje, a oni su posebni ljudi jer su moji baka i djed i jer nitko drugi na svijetu nije više od lutke u lutkarskome pozorištu. Kada je djed umro, baka je bila prevarant. Mislio sam da se treba sramiti jer je učinila nešto ružno.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Na Drini 2, Miljenko Jergović, 2008
A narrator reflects on family trauma, grief, and the burden of inherited pain, seeing relatives as both victims and perpetrators.
In simple terms: Family trauma and grief are interwoven, making love painful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront painful family histories.
Themes
family
grief
trauma
inheritance
identity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- counseling sessions
- family reunions
- personal therapy
- writing memoirs
Key Concepts
psychology
memory
intergenerational trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging pain change family dynamics?
- What role does memory play in identity?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize suffering, overlooking resilience.
