Attack Quote by John Boyega
“The 'block' in 'Attack the Block' is not just a physical thing. It's people; it's families.”
About This Quote
The phrase “Attack the Block” symbolizes more than a physical structure; it represents communities and families affected by conflict.
In simple terms: ‘Block’ means people and families.
Key Takeaway
Recognize human impact of conflict.
Themes
social justice
community
conflict
Mood
serious
empathetic
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy reform
- community support
Key Concepts
human cost
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the ‘blocks’ in your life?
- How can we protect communities?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may be ambiguous without context.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
