Climate Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
““I read somewhere that the sun's getting hotter every year," said Tom genially. "It seems that pretty soon the earth's going to fall into the sun--or wait a minute--it's just the opposite--the sun's getting colder every year." 1925””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925
The narrator jokes about climate change, highlighting human misunderstanding of scientific facts.
In simple terms: Science can be misinterpreted.
Key Takeaway
Seek accurate info.
Themes
science
misinformation
humor
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- education
- media literacy
- policy debate
- personal belief
Key Concepts
Climate change
public understanding
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we correct misconceptions?
- What role does humor play in discourse?
A Different Perspective
Humor may spread falsehoods.
