Decide Quote by Lois Lowry
““Well...," Jonas had to stop and think it through. "If everything's the same, then there are no choices! I want to wake up in the morning and DECIDE things! A blue tunic, or a red one?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Giver by Lois Lowry, 1993
A character struggles with lack of choice, yearning for decisive action.
In simple terms: He wants to make choices.
Embrace agency in life.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- young adult fiction
- philosophical dilemma
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents us from making choices?
- How does choice shape identity?