Children Quote by G.A. Aiken
““Her youngest daughter shrugged. “Ain’t got no money, do we?” “I don’t understand. Why aren’t you pillaging like the rest of your kin?” “It was the Northlands, Da. Ain’t nothin’ to pillage but the crows in the trees.” “And snow,” their eldest added. “Lots and lots of snow.” Bram motioned to his study. “You know where I keep the gold coin.” As if on fire, their offspring made a desperate run for their father’s study, climbing over the table and fighting each other through the door. It wasn’t pretty.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (fantasy setting), likely short story
A family desperate for wealth resorts to chaotic, violent attempts, highlighting greed and desperation in harsh conditions.
In simple terms: Desperate people act violently for money.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of greed.
Themes
greed
family
survival
conflict
Mood
tense
desperate
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- family crisis
- economic hardship
- survival scenarios
Key Concepts
resource scarcity
human nature
social breakdown
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could the family have pursued?
- How does desperation change moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Violence may not solve scarcity and can cause more harm.
