America Quote by Steven Millhauser
““Others saw in the trend still another instance of a disturbing tendency in the American suburb: the longing for withdrawal, for self-enclosure, for expensive isolation.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende, 1982
The quote critiques suburban yearning for isolation, seeing it as a troubling societal trend toward self‑imposed seclusion.
In simple terms: Suburban isolation is a disturbing habit.
Key Takeaway
Question the desire for costly isolation.
Themes
urbanism
isolation
societal critique
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- mental health
- community building
- real estate development
Key Concepts
modernism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people seek expensive isolation?
- What alternatives foster community without loss of privacy?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can be protective for some.
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