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Okay, sir, my final offer: half a shekel for an old ex-leper?
— Ex-Leper • Life of Brian
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The request for money borrows the language of negotiation by calling itself a final offer. At the same time, the speaker describes himself through a former condition. Those elements make the appeal more elaborate than a simple request, without explaining what response the listener is expected to give.
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