The old world is dying away, and the new world struggles to come forth: now is the time of monsters.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gramsci describes the transition between old and new social orders as a chaotic era dominated by monstrous forces.
- In plain terms
- When old systems die and new ones struggle, monsters appear.
- What can you take from it?
- Transitions between eras often create instability and chaos.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines an era of monsters?
- How do we recognize transition?
Another view
The metaphor of monsters is subjective and lacks specific definition.
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