Cinder Quote by Marissa Meyer
““What do you mean? Is she in a coma?” “Not anymore.” She braced herself for his reaction. “But she’s a cyborg.” His eyes widened, but then his attention was darting around the room as though he couldn’t look at Cinder while he adjusted to that information. “I see,” he said slowly, before meeting her gaze again. “But … is she all right?” The question caught her by surprise and she couldn’t help a startled laugh. “Oh, yeah, she’s great. I mean, half the people in the world want to kill her and the other half want to chain her to a throne on the moon, which is just what she’s always wanted. So she’s fantastic.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cinder by Marissa Meyer, 2012
A character questions a cyborg's humanity, revealing both fear and fascination with her unique identity.
In simple terms: People are both scared and intrigued by the cyborg.
Key Takeaway
Embrace differences while confronting fear.
Themes
identity
technology
acceptance
fear
fascination
Mood
hopeful
reflective
intrigued
Type
literary
philosophical
conversational
When to use this quote
- first encounters with AI
- media representation of cyborgs
- ethical debates
- personal bias challenges
Key Concepts
cyborg ethics
humanity definition
social reaction
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be human?
- How can we balance awe and anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Some may view cyborgs as threats rather than individuals.
