Fear Quote by Masaji Ishikawa
““My mother and I feared the worst as we waited and waited for his return. When he finally staggered in around midnight, he couldn’t walk properly, and his face was bloody and grotesquely swollen. I hadn’t ever liked my father or felt much sympathy for him, but a new feeling stirred inside me that night. “You have to be careful. All of you. Christ, those fuckers deceived me. The fucking League of Koreans!” he raved. He was shaking, and not just with anger. I could tell something in him had been broken. He was terrified.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Return of the Broken, Masaji Ishikawa, 2012
A terrifying, broken father returns, revealing deep fear and deception, shaking the narrator’s perception.
In simple terms: A broken, fearful father returns.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden trauma.
Themes
family
fear
deception
Mood
somber
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- historical reflection
- war memoirs
- psychotherapy
Key Concepts
psychology
war trauma
generational pain
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hidden trauma affect relationships?
- What steps aid healing from familial fear?
A Different Perspective
Trauma can be re‑triggered.
