But I'll take you, Don Clown stuffed with garlic, said Don Quixote, and tie you to a tree as naked as when your mother brought you forth, and give you, not to say three thousand three hundred, but six thousand six hundred lashes, and so well laid on that they won't be got rid of if you try three thousand three hundred times; don't answer me a word or I'll tear your soul out. On
In Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra's "Don Quixote," the character Don Quixote expresses his intense feelings towards Don Clown, using a vivid and violent metaphor. He threatens to strip Don Clown bare and punish him with an overwhelming number of lashes, emphasizing the severity of his anger. The hyperbolic nature of this threat highlights Don Quixote's tumultuous emotions and capacity for extremes, reflecting his larger-than-life personality and the absurdities within the narrative.
This quote serves not only as a demonstration of Don Quixote's character but also as a commentary on the conflicts and themes present in the novel. It illustrates the blurred lines between reality and illusion that define the story, where humor and brutality coexist. Through such dramatic expressions, Cervantes critiques the ideals of chivalry and the absurdity of the quests undertaken by his protagonist, presenting a rich tapestry of human emotion and folly.
