Children Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
““Blaise! Set her down! Now!" Falcyn "What is your problem?" Medea "He doesn't know where she's been." Falcyn "Oh my God, Falcyn! He's not some two-year-old child and she's not a piece of candy he found on the floor that he stuck in his mouth!" Medea "Well, that's how he's acting. He looks at her like he could eat her up." Falcyn "And you're acting like a baby." Medea””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Darkest Night” by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2018
Characters debate the dehumanization of a child, highlighting the tension between protective instincts and violent aggression.
In simple terms: A child is being treated as an object, not a person.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge dehumanizing language.
Themes
violence
protection
human dignity
Mood
angry
concerned
Type
critical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- parental care
- legal custody
- social services
Key Concepts
objectification
moral conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways does language reflect power over vulnerable individuals?
- How can we protect children without stripping agency?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex power dynamics.
