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It seems like he is describing the literal interpretation as the exceptional case (as opposed to showing indignation, using that phrase as an insult, etc.).
by consz 9y ago
It seems like he is describing the literal interpretation as the exceptional case (as opposed to showing indignation, using that phrase as an insult, etc.).
- maxerickson 9y agoThat's sort of my point. He makes up a situation that is convenient for his essay, a situation that basically doesn't ever happen.
- consz 9y agoSure, but that's a side point -- the main focus is one the actual cases (like using it as indignation, for instance). A bad or non-realistic anecdote doesn't affect the main point of the essay in any way.