Three carved theatrical masks in black, charcoal and pale grey show different degrees of frowning against slate.

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Gus

I thought moms were supposed to be nice, and sweet, and patient. I know loan-sharks that are more forgiving than you.

— The Ref • 1994

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker contrasts an expectation of a kind, patient mother with loan sharks said to be more forgiving. The comparison expresses a complaint about treatment rather than an objective measure of forgiveness.

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