No man as godly as George, the only fault he finds with God is that he made folk with too few orifices. If George could meet a woman with a quinny under her armpit, he would call out 'Glory be' and set her up in a house and visit her every day, until the novelty wore off. Nothing is forbidden to George, you see. He'd go to it with a terrier bitch if she wagged her tail at him and said bow-wow.'For once he is struck silent. He knows he will never get it out of his mind, the picture of George in a hairy grapple with a little ratting dog.
by Hilary Mantel
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In Hilary Mantel's "Bring Up the Bodies," the character George is portrayed as someone with a rather peculiar view of the world. He's guided by an insatiable curiosity and a lack of boundaries when it comes to love and desire. His godliness seems intertwined with a whimsical, almost absurd fixation on the physical, as he expresses a desire for the unconventional in partners. If he were to encounter a woman with an unusual trait, he would be enamored and devoted, showcasing his playful spirit that doesn't conform to societal norms. This odd perspective culminates in a humorous yet impactful image where George's unabashed nature is highlighted. The narrator, shocked by the thought of George engaging with a small dog, emphasizes the absurdity of his limitless appetite. This stark contrast between George's innocence and the absurdity of his desires intrigues the audience, leaving them with a lasting, if slightly disturbing, mental image of his character's antics. It invites reflection on the nature of desire and society's boundaries in relationships.

In Hilary Mantel's "Bring Up the Bodies," the character George is portrayed as someone with a rather peculiar view of the world. He's guided by an insatiable curiosity and a lack of boundaries when it comes to love and desire. His godliness seems intertwined with a whimsical, almost absurd fixation on the physical, as he expresses a desire for the unconventional in partners. If he were to encounter a woman with an unusual trait, he would be enamored and devoted, showcasing his playful spirit that doesn't conform to societal norms.

This odd perspective culminates in a humorous yet impactful image where George's unabashed nature is highlighted. The narrator, shocked by the thought of George engaging with a small dog, emphasizes the absurdity of his limitless appetite. This stark contrast between George's innocence and the absurdity of his desires intrigues the audience, leaving them with a lasting, if slightly disturbing, mental image of his character's antics. It invites reflection on the nature of desire and society's boundaries in relationships.

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