Children Quote by Monica Ali
““Sinking, sinking, drinking water. When everyone in the village was fasting a long month,when not a grain, not a drop of water passed between the parched lips of any able-bodied man, woman or child over the age of ten, when the sun was hotter than the cooking pot and dusk was just a febrile wish, the hypocrite went down to the pond to duck his head, to dive and sink, to drink and sink a little lower. p. 105””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Pond by Monica Ali, 2005
During a severe drought, a hypocritical individual selfishly seeks water, highlighting moral decay amidst collective suffering.
In simple terms: Selfishness amid crisis reveals moral failure.
Key Takeaway
Avoid selfish actions in communal hardship.
Themes
hypocrisy
survival
morality
crisis
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- drought
- community
- resource scarcity
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives people to act selfishly in crises?
- How can communities enforce fairness?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may exaggerate for effect, not reflecting typical behavior.
