Road Came Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
““Only once did I perceive a human being, and that was at the intersection of our crossroad with the wide, white turnpike which cuts each cultivated district longitudinally at its exact center. The fellow must have been sleeping beside the road, for, as I came abreast of him, he raised upon one elbow and after a single glance at the approaching caravan leaped shrieking to his feet and fled madly down the road, scaling a nearby wall with the agility of a scared cat. The Tharks paid him not the slightest attention; they were not out upon the warpath, and the only sign that I had that they had seen him was a quickening of the pace of the caravan as we hastened toward the bordering desert which marked our entrance into the realm of Tal Hajus.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: John the World‑War‑I by Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1914
The passage describes a fleeting encounter with a terrified man, emphasizing the chaos and indifference of war.
In simple terms: A scared man flees as war passes by.
Key Takeaway
Observe how conflict marginalizes individuals.
Themes
war
humanity
fear
chaos
indifference
Mood
tense
somber
Type
narrative
historical
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- traveling caravan
- storytelling
- historical study
- psychological analysis
Key Concepts
survival
psychology
narrative tension
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How does war alter everyday life?
- What does this reveal about human resilience?
A Different Perspective
The vivid description may dramatize reality.
