Quote by Charles Bukowski

Her violence frightened me. She always claimed that I was the jealous one, and I was often jealous, but when I saw things working against me I simply became disgusted and withdrew. Lydia was different. She reacted. She was the Head Cheerleader at the Game of Violence.

Her violence frightened me. She always claimed that I was th

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's fear and discomfort towards Lydia's violent behavior. While the speaker admits to often feeling jealous, their response is to withdraw and become disgusted when faced with obstacles. In contrast, Lydia actively engages in violence, positioning herself as a dominant figure in this "Game of Violence." The quote suggests that Lydia thrives on confrontation and takes on a role as the leader of aggressive actions, implying a certain level of admiration mixed with fear for her forceful nature.

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By Charles Bukowski

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