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“Omally, as ever, slept the sleep of the just, which was quite unjust of him, considering he had no right to do it.” quote by Robert Rankin
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““Omally, as ever, slept the sleep of the just, which was quite unjust of him, considering he had no right to do it.””

Robert Rankin

About This Quote

The character sleeps peacefully despite having no moral right, highlighting irony in justice and guilt.

In simple terms: He rests peacefully though he’s not justified, showing irony.

Key Takeaway

Recognize irony in moral judgments.

Themes

irony justice guilt

Mood

thoughtful ironic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fantasy novel
  • character introspection
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

moral philosophy literary irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • Does the character truly deserve rest?
  • What does “just” mean here?
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The statement may be misinterpreted without context.

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