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“When angered she had a terrible eye which could blanch the skin off a bad child as easily as if he were a boiled almond.” quote by John Steinbeck
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““When angered she had a terrible eye which could blanch the skin off a bad child as easily as if he were a boiled almond.””

John Steinbeck

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, 1939

A character’s fierce anger is depicted as a powerful, destructive force that can harm even innocent children.

In simple terms: Anger can be dangerously destructive.

Key Takeaway

Control your anger to avoid harming others.

Themes

anger danger power responsibility

Mood

tense reflective

Type

cautionary literary

When to use this quote

  • family conflict
  • parenting
  • personal relationships
  • discipline

Key Concepts

psychology emotional regulation violence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when anger is becoming harmful?
  • What strategies help you temper intense emotions?
A Different Perspective

Anger may sometimes protect but often causes collateral damage.

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