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“If asked to name the worst moment of his life, Michael Fisher wouldn't have hesitated to give his answer: it was when the lights went out.” quote by Justin Cronin
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“If asked to name the worst moment of his life, Michael Fisher wouldn't have hesitated to give his answer: it was when the lights went out.”

Justin Cronin

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Source Novel: “The Passage” (excerpt), 2010

The worst moment is when darkness, symbolized by a power outage, strikes, highlighting vulnerability.

In simple terms: Lights out = deepest fear.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for unexpected darkness.

Themes

fear vulnerability crisis survival

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

fictional narrative

When to use this quote

  • nighttime travel
  • emergency drills
  • power failures

Key Concepts

existential dread psychological impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you faced a literal or metaphorical blackout?
  • How do you cope with sudden loss of control?
A Different Perspective

May exaggerate personal fear.

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