Ignorance Quote by Margaret Atwood
““There had been something willed about it though, his ignorance. Or not willed, exactly: structured. He'd grown up in walled spaces, and then he had become one. He had shut things out.””
About This Quote
The subject’s ignorance is not random; it is a deliberate, structured avoidance shaped by a life of confinement and self‑imposed isolation.
In simple terms: Ignorance is a structured, self‑imposed barrier.
Key Takeaway
Confinement breeds intentional ignorance.
Themes
psychology
identity
self‑imposed limits
structure
ignorance
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Therapeutic counseling
- Creative character development
- Analyzing corporate culture
Key Concepts
defensive mechanisms
environmental shaping
Practical Applications
- Identify and challenge self‑imposed barriers
- Create environments that encourage openness
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits reinforce self‑imposed ignorance?
- How can one break out of walled mental spaces?
A Different Perspective
Not all ignorance stems from deliberate structuring; some is simply lack of exposure.
