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Fear Quote by D.H. Lawrence

“Like a great bog humanity swamped her, and she sank in, weak at the knees, filled with repulsion and fear of every person she met.” quote by D.H. Lawrence
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““Like a great bog humanity swamped her, and she sank in, weak at the knees, filled with repulsion and fear of every person she met.””

D.H. Lawrence

About This Quote

Source Novel: Women, D.H. Lawrence, 1920

A woman feels overwhelmed by society, leading to fear and revulsion toward others.

In simple terms: Society can crush a person, causing fear of people.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address social pressures.

Themes

alienation fear social pressure

Mood

anxious melancholic

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • mental health
  • social integration

Key Concepts

existential dread psychological oppression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does societal expectation affect personal wellbeing?
  • What steps can reduce alienation?
A Different Perspective

Not all oppression is visible; internal coping varies.

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