In explaining his own move away from communal living, Ken…
““In explaining his own move away from communal living, Ken Kesey cited "the great statement" made by his friend Babbs: " We don't want a commune, we want a community," Myrtle Hill would have agreed. While they had found that they were happier not living together, no one was ready to give up on their connection to one another or on their interdependence.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Leaving communal living for community emphasizes personal freedom while retaining interdependence, showing that connection can thrive without shared households
In simple terms: Community can exist without living together; value personal freedom
Key Takeaway
Balance independence with supportive relationships
Themes
social structures
psychology
community
freedom
interdependence
Mood
reflective
hopeful
balanced
Type
Communal:1
Life:1
Living together:1
Ken Kesey:1
Communal Living:1
Away Communal:1
Want Commune:1
Community Myrtle:1
When to use this quote
- moving out
- friend groups
- online communities
Key Concepts
communal living
personal autonomy
social bonds
collective well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain community ties after moving out?
- What freedoms do you gain from independence?
A Different Perspective
Transition may cause loneliness or loss of shared resources