So easily can we destroy those things we love. Had his moment of wounded pride, his stupid frenzy, snuffed out that fragile courage? Would the strong spirit that survived so much anguish be ended as easily as this?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator worries that pride and frenzy destroyed fragile courage and spirit.
- In plain terms
- He destroyed their courage with pride and anger.
- What can you take from it?
- Pride can easily destroy fragile strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can pride destroy courage?
- Is spirit fragile?
Another view
It assumes destruction was inevitable rather than avoidable.
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