Removed Morgue Quote by Arundhati Roy
““The post-massacre protocol was quick and efficient- perfected by practice. Within an hour the dead bodies had been removed to the morgue in the Police Control Room, and the wounded to hospital. The street was hosed down, the blood directed into the open drains. Shops reopened. Normalcy was declared. (Normalcy was always a declaration.)””
About This Quote
After a massacre, authorities swiftly restore order by removing bodies, cleaning streets, and reopening shops, declaring normalcy even though it is merely a proclamation.
In simple terms: Authorities quickly clean up after violence and claim things is normal.
Key Takeaway
Question the authenticity of proclaimed normalcy.
Themes
violence
recovery
politics
Mood
critical
somber
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- post‑trauma
- public safety
- reconstruction
Key Concepts
crisis management
public perception
media narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the community truly feel?
- What is the hidden cost of quick recovery?
A Different Perspective
Declared normalcy may mask ongoing trauma.
