Afraid Quote by Robert Cormier
“I am frightened by today's world, terrified by it. I think that comes out in the books. I'm afraid of big things. Some of these schools have three thousand kids, and even the size of the schools frightens me. Big government frightens me; so does big defense.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, 1974
The speaker feels overwhelmed by large institutions and societal scale, expressing fear of massive structures and systems.
In simple terms: Fear of big institutions and scale.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address anxiety about large systems.
Themes
fear
scale
institutional anxiety
societal pressure
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
critical
personal
When to use this quote
- school administration
- government policy
- defense spending
- public discourse
Key Concepts
psychology
social critique
urbanization
Questions to Reflect On
- What specific aspects of scale cause you anxiety?
- How can you find agency within big institutions?
A Different Perspective
Large systems can also provide stability and resources, not just threat.
