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“I could go h . . . to where they are, and just burn them.” quote by Stephen King
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““I could go h . . . to where they are, and just burn them.””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Stand, 1978

The speaker expresses a desire for violent retaliation against an adversary.

In simple terms: A wish to kill someone.

Key Takeaway

Consider the consequences of revenge.

Themes

violence revenge desire for power

Mood

angry tense

Type

dramatic cautionary

When to use this quote

  • personal vendetta
  • war
  • crime
  • justice system
  • personal conflict

Key Concepts

moral conflict psychological aggression ethical dilemma

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is revenge ever justified?
  • What alternatives exist to violent retaliation?
A Different Perspective

Violence often escalates conflict rather than resolves it.

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