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“I want to tell the rebels that I am alive. That I’m right here in District Eight, where the Capitol has just bombed a hospital full of unarmed men, women, and children. There will be no survivors.” The shock I’ve been feeling begins to give way to fury. “I want to tell people that if you think for…” quote by Suzanne Collins
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““I want to tell the rebels that I am alive. That I’m right here in District Eight, where the Capitol has just bombed a hospital full of unarmed men, women, and children. There will be no survivors.” The shock I’ve been feeling begins to give way to fury. “I want to tell people that if you think for one second the Capitol will treat us fairly if there’s a cease-fire, you’re deluding yourself. Because you know who they are and what they do.””

Suzanne Collins

About This Quote

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

A call to bear witness to suffering and resist complacency, urging people to recognize the reality of oppression.

In simple terms: Speak out against injustice and don’t accept false promises.

Key Takeaway

Raise awareness and act against oppression.

Themes

resistance truth injustice activism

Mood

angry determined hopeful

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • journalism
  • humanitarian aid
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

political oppression media manipulation war crimes

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do to amplify marginalized voices?
  • How do you confront denial in your community?
A Different Perspective

People may feel powerless; collective action required.

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