Broken glass Quote by Scott Westerfeld
““Would the hydrogen catch fire? Alek grasped the edge of the window, hardly feeling the broken glass against his palms. “Deryn” he sobbed. Anything but this.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Risen Empire", 2003
A character fears the consequences of a dangerous situation, pleading for any alternative.
In simple terms: Fear of a catastrophic outcome drives desperate pleas.
Key Takeaway
Seek safer solutions before crisis escalates.
Themes
fear
danger
hope
survival
Mood
dramatic
tense
Type
fiction
philosophical
When to use this quote
- space travel
- emergency response
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
science fiction
psychology
conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could the character consider?
- How does fear influence decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be unrealistic in dire moments.
