Well, I'm your man. I'm the bloody bastard you wanted when you had me spawned. I'm your tool, and what difference does it make if I hate the part of me that you most need? What difference does it make that when the little serpents killed me in the game, I agreed with them, and was glad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A tool resents being used despite being created for that purpose.
- In plain terms
- I am your weapon but I hate the role you force on me.
- What can you take from it?
- Resentment can exist even in designed roles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a tool choose its master?
- Where does duty end?
Another view
It ignores the necessity of the tool's function.
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