Deer Quote by Sarah Micklem
““The master and mistress of the house and the rest of the Blood -even the Crux himself- brought our food, poured the wine, did our bidding. The centerpiece was a roasted stag. crowned with gilded antlers and stuffed with songbirds; they had hunted well. We were forbidden to kill the deer that fattened on our coleworts and stole our grain, and the venison tasted all the better for the salt of revenge.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Blood of the Gods by Sarah Micklem, 2022
A feast is described where the powerful dominate the food supply, while the oppressed are denied the means to defend themselves, highlighting exploitation and the taste of revenge.
In simple terms: The powerful control resources, the oppressed suffer, revenge is satisfying.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic exploitation.
Themes
power
exploitation
revenge
class
food
control
Mood
angry
defiant
critical
Type
political
social
literary
When to use this quote
- feasting
- political oppression
- resource scarcity
- rebellion
- revenge
Key Concepts
social hierarchy
resource allocation
rebellion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power shape access to resources?
- What alternatives to revenge exist?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes revenge, which may perpetuate cycles of violence.
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