'You one of those right wing nut outfits?' inquired the diplomatic Metzger. Fallopian twinkled. 'They accuse us of being paranoids.' 'They?' inquired Metzger, twinkling also. 'Us?' asked Oedipa.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dialogue about political labeling reveals mutual suspicion and confusion.
- In plain terms
- Political labels can cause misunderstandings.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarify terms before judging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do labels create conflict?
- How can we discuss politics without assumptions?
Another view
The quote is cryptic and may not be clear to all readers.
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