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Devil Quote by Kiersten White

“Why must I always be a man's servant?" Lada demanded. "If anything, I should be partners with the devil, not his servant.” quote by Kiersten White
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““Why must I always be a man's servant?" Lada demanded. "If anything, I should be partners with the devil, not his servant.””

Kiersten White

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Darkest Minds, 2012

The speaker resents being forced into a subordinate role, preferring partnership with evil over servitude.

In simple terms: She refuses to be a servant, even to evil.

Key Takeaway

Challenge oppressive expectations.

Themes

power gender rebellion

Mood

defiant thoughtful

Type

dialogue literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace
  • activism

Key Concepts

agency subordination moral choice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you rather be?
  • Can partnership with evil ever be justified?
A Different Perspective

Choosing a partner with evil may still perpetuate harm.

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