Astrid-ellison Quote by Michael Grant
““Little Pete. He’s not exactly just Astrid’s autistic brother.” He explained briefly while Toto added a chorus of “Sam believes that’s true” remarks. “How do we get Little Pete to do anything?” Dekka asked. “The last time Little Pete felt mortal danger he made the FAYZ,” Sam said. “He needs to be in mortal danger again.” Jack and Dekka exchanged a wary look, each wondering what the other had known or guessed about Little Pete. “Little Pete?” Jack asked. “That little kid has that kind of power?” “Yes,” Sam said simply. “Next to Pete, me, Caine, all of us, we’re like . . . like popguns compared to a cannon. We don’t even know what the limits of his powers are,” Sam said. “What we do know is we can’t communicate with him very well. We can’t even guess what he’s thinking.” “Little Pete,” Dekka muttered and shook her head. “I knew he was important, I got that a long time ago. But he can do that? He has that kind of power?” She pondered for a moment, nodded, and said, “I see why you kept it secret. It’s like having a nuclear weapon in the hands of, well, a little autistic kid.””
About This Quote
Source Book: FAYZ series, 2005
A child with unknown, potentially massive power is feared and misunderstood, prompting dangerous attempts to control him.
In simple terms: A powerful autistic kid is seen as a threat.
Key Takeaway
Treat unknown abilities with caution and empathy.
Themes
power
misunderstanding
danger
control
autism
Mood
anxious
serious
Type
cautionary
ethical
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- emergency response
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
potential
risk
communication
secrecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we responsibly support individuals with extraordinary abilities?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of unknown power?
A Different Perspective
Assuming danger without understanding can cause harm.
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