End time Quote by Melissa Jensen
““He shoved up his sleeves, displaying several thin leather bracelets and the red-and-black tip of a dragon tail just above his right elbow. I've never actually seen the head. It's on Daniel's back, Frankie told us once, between his shoulder blades. "So,my children, what is up?" "We're trying to figure out how to get a soul-sucking, male lower life-form out of Ella's head," Frankie explained. "Kill him," Daniel said casually. "Unless there's a symbiotic thing going on and Ella would have to die, too. That would be a shame." Here's the thing about Daniel. He has always scared me a little. I don't bother going through the scar-hiding motions; I'm convined he can see right through clothing. Not that he leers. He's not a leerer. He has two facial expressions: cold and amused. He also has a second tattoo, on the inside of his left wrist, that looks exactly like how I would expect a gang mark to look. Frankie has never said a word about that tat. Or much about his brother's friends.Who have names like Ax and spend time in police custody.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Dragon Tail” by Unknown, 2020
A group discusses a dangerous entity attached to a character, weighing the moral dilemma of killing it versus collateral damage.
In simple terms: They debate killing a harmful being that might also kill someone they care about.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences before acting.
Themes
ethics
danger
decisionmaking
Mood
tense
uncertain
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- saving a friend
- confronting a monster
- making tough choices
Key Concepts
moral dilemma
risk assessment
friendship
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice to protect a friend?
- Is it ever justified to kill a being to save another?
A Different Perspective
The narrative lacks clear resolution, leaving ambiguity.
