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“Go,” said Hazel, firmly and quietly, “or we’ll kill you.” quote by Richard Adams
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““Go,” said Hazel, firmly and quietly, “or we’ll kill you.””

Richard Adams

About This Quote

Source Novel: Watership Down, 1972

Hazel commands obedience, implying a stark choice between compliance and lethal consequence.

In simple terms: Hazel demands obedience or faces death.

Key Takeaway

Choose to obey or face dire outcomes.

Themes

authority obedience survival choice

Mood

tense urgent

Type

philosophical dramatic

When to use this quote

  • group leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • high‑stakes decisions

Key Concepts

power dynamics ethical dilemmas

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it right to obey?
  • What are the costs of defiance?
A Different Perspective

Obedience may suppress critical thinking.

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