Getting revenge Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
““... “Dangerous!” Vea laughed radiantly. “What an utterly marvellous compliment! Why am I dangerous, Shevek?” “Why, because you know that in the eyes of men you are a thing, a thing owned, bought, sold. And so you think only of tricking the owners, of getting revenge –”...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dispossessed, 1974
A character revels in being labeled dangerous because it reflects power dynamics of ownership and resistance against oppression.
In simple terms: Being called dangerous shows power over others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how labels reveal hidden power structures.
Themes
power
resistance
identity
ownership
rebellion
Mood
defiant
playful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- personal relationships
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
postcolonial theory
existentialism
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does being called dangerous affect self‑perception?
- What power does the term hold in society?
A Different Perspective
Labels can oversimplify complex motivations.
