Faith Quote by Shannon McDermott
““When have I rebelled?" "When have you ever obeyed?””
About This Quote
Source Play: Dialogue in “The Rebellion” by Shannon McDermott, 2020
The exchange challenges the idea of rebellion by contrasting it with obedience, suggesting both are acts of agency.
In simple terms: Rebellion and obedience are both choices.
Key Takeaway
Question personal agency.
Themes
identity
power
choice
Mood
provocative
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- theatrical performance
- personal reflection
- literary dialogue
Key Concepts
agency
rebellion
obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- When does obedience become complicity?
- What defines true rebellion?
A Different Perspective
Obedience can be as oppressive as rebellion.
