Crow Quote by Pierce Brown
““dense wind calluses that usually hide the sloping of cheekbones. Volga’s small for an Obsidian, lean and a stunted six and a half feet. It makes her look less threatening than the average crow. It’s not what her makers intended. She was born in a lab, courtesy of a Society breeding program. Poor kid didn’t measure up with the rest of the crop and was tossed down to Earth for slave labor.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Red Rising" series by Pierce Brown, 2014–2023
A description of a genetically engineered being, highlighting societal rejection and exploitation of those deemed imperfect.
In simple terms: A lab‑born being is shunned and forced into labor.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge systemic discrimination.
Themes
identity
exploitation
otherness
Mood
dark
reflective
Type
speculative
ethical
When to use this quote
- science fiction world‑building
- character backstory
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
genetic engineering
social hierarchy
alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society define worth?
- What responsibilities arise toward engineered beings?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may reinforce stereotypes of “otherness.”
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