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Lilt pulled away. "I saw what he was doing, so I cleared a…

“Lilt pulled away. "I saw what he was doing, so I cleared a path for him. I helped him do it..." She shook her head, tears tracking the dust off her face, and turned to stare at the fallen tower. "Have we all gone mad to want this?” quote by Scott Westerfeld
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“Lilt pulled away. "I saw what he was doing, so I cleared a path for him. I helped him do it..." She shook her head, tears tracking the dust off her face, and turned to stare at the fallen tower. "Have we all gone mad to want this?”

Scott Westerfeld

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character clears obstacles for another, questioning sanity in chaotic circumstances.

In simple terms: Helping others may feel mad in crisis.

Key Takeaway

Balance aid with self-preservation.

Themes

loyalty madness conflict

Mood

tense empathetic

Type

dramatic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • emergency response
  • teamwork
  • moral dilemma

Key Concepts

path clearing psychological strain

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it wise to intervene?
  • What drives people to help despite danger?
A Different Perspective

May ignore personal risk.

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