Around the world Quote by Margaret Atwood
“I think of bad news as a huge bird, with the wings of a crow and the face of my Grade Four school teacher, sparse bun, rancid teeth, wrinkly frown, pursed mouth and all, sailing around the world under cover of darkness pleased to be the bearer of ill tidings, carrying a basket of rotten eggs, and knowing- as the sun comes up- exactly where to drop them. On me, for one.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Handmaid's Tale, 1985
Bad news is portrayed as a menacing, familiar creature delivering doom.
In simple terms: Bad news feels like a threatening bird.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage fear of negative information.
Themes
psychology
media
fear
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- global crises
- media consumption
Key Concepts
metaphor
negative bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does metaphor shape our perception of news?
- What strategies reduce anxiety from constant bad news?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on doom can paralyze action.
