Break Agreement Quote by Suzanne Collins
““Only now the words coming out of her mouth are news to me. “But in return for this unprecedented request, Soldier Everdeen has promised to devote herself to our cause. It follows that any deviance from her mission, in either motive or deed, will be viewed as a break in this agreement. The immunity would be terminated and the fate of the four victors determined by the law of District Thirteen. As would her own. Thank you.” In other words, I step out of line and we’re all dead. Another force to contend with.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins, 2008
A character warns that any deviation from a strict agreement will have deadly consequences, emphasizing the high stakes of obedience in a dystopian regime.
In simple terms: Breaking rules leads to severe punishment.
Key Takeaway
Follow agreed terms to avoid fatal outcomes.
Themes
obedience
consequences
authority
survival
politics
Mood
tense
foreboding
serious
Type
cautionary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- political negotiations
- personal integrity
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
dystopia
contractual obligation
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of obedience?
- When is it justified to defy authority?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes absolute enforcement; real situations may allow negotiation.
