Quote by John Berger, Why Look at Animals

A peasant becomes fond of his pig and is glad to salt away its pork. What is significant, and is so difficult for the urban stranger to understand, is that the two statements are connected by an and and not by a but.


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Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between a peasant and an urban stranger in their perception of a pig. While the peasant develops an emotional connection with the pig and values its presence, they also acknowledge its practical purpose of providing pork for their sustenance. The significance lies in the conjunction "and" suggesting the coexistence of sentimentality and practicality, in contrast to the urban stranger who might consider these two aspects as contradictory ("but"). This difference encapsulates the divergent perspectives and values that can exist between rural and urban lifestyles.

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Animals
By John Berger, Why Look at Animals
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