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I saw there the man who laughed scornfully and slaughtered, who spoke and acted; how many promises he fulfilled, how much praise he won, the eternal rewards he secured with the blood he had shed, the pious works added to his account with a neck severed by him!

Word:

murders

Question:

Why does the speaker seem to be both repulsed and intrigued by the man who laughed scornfully and slaughtered?

Answer (optional):

The speaker seems to be both repulsed and intrigued by the man who laughed scornfully and slaughtered because he sees the man as someone who fulfilled promises, won praise, and secured eternal rewards with the blood he shed. At the same time, the speaker is repulsed by the man's violent actions and the way he killed for victory and strength.