Death Quote by Mohsin Hamid
““One's relationship to windows now changed in the city. A window was the border through which death was possibly most likely to come. Windows could not stop even the most flagging round of ammunition: any spot indoors with a view of the outside was a spot potentially in the crossfire. Moreover the pane of a window could itself become shrapnel so easily, shattered by a nearby blast, and everyone had heard of someone or other who had bled out after being lacerated by shards of flying glass.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Exit West by Mohsin Hamid, 2017
Windows become dangerous thresholds where external violence can infiltrate personal space, turning safety into vulnerability.
In simple terms: Windows turn safety into risk.
Key Takeaway
Consider hidden dangers in familiar places.
Themes
war
danger
urban life
vulnerability
Mood
anxious
tense
realistic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- refugee experience
- city living
- home security
- combat zones
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do everyday objects become weapons?
- What does this say about perceived safety?
A Different Perspective
Safety can be illusionary in conflict zones.
