Eye Quote by Veronica Roth
“There are men with guns up there. When they see me, they will kill me, if they can," I tell my father quietly. I search his eyes. "Should I let them?" He stares at me for a few seconds. "Go," he says, "and God help you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Divergent, by Veronica Roth, 2011
A child faces a deadly threat and seeks parental guidance, reflecting fear, duty, and reliance on faith.
In simple terms: A kid asks his dad if he should face dangerous men, and his dad urges him to go, trusting God.
Key Takeaway
Courage comes from confronting danger with support.
Themes
fear
family
faith
danger
courage
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
narrative
dramatic
ethical
When to use this quote
- war zone
- personal crisis
- family decision
- ethical choice
Key Concepts
moral dilemma
trust
survival
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you act when faced with lethal danger?
- How does faith influence risky decisions?
A Different Perspective
The outcome depends on the child's ability to act despite fear.
![“That would be like me tellin' a gosling not to migrate down south his first mature season. You got to go. Got to. There's gonna be snakes and foxes, and in your case, [...], there might even be men with guns.” quote by Walter Mosley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/89c/walter-mosley-2810_leonid-mcgill_that-would-be-like-me-tellin-a-gosling-n_1705801.jpg)
