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Ya know, sometimes I wished people was like dogs, Luke.
— Arletta ‧ Cool Hand Luke
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The wish that people were like dogs invites a comparison without spelling out which qualities matter. One reading is a longing for less complicated companionship. The hesitant phrasing gives the remark a reflective tone, while leaving the listener to supply the reason for preferring the comparison.
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