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Trainspotting · 1993
Some tubes surround themselves with psycho mates imagining that this makes them strong, less likely to get hurt by our cruel world, when obviously the reverse is true.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The passage criticises people who surround themselves with dangerous companions in the hope of protection. It argues that their choice increases risk rather than strength; that is the text’s warning, not proof about any particular group.
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