Crowd Quote by Jennifer Egan
“[I]t may be that a crowd at a particular moment of history creates the object to justify its gathering.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan, 2010
A crowd can invent a purpose that validates its existence at a specific historical moment.
In simple terms: Crowds may create reasons to exist.
Question why groups form.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political movements
- social media trends
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose does your group claim?
- How does history shape that purpose?
The object may be a pretext rather than a genuine need.