31 quotes
Different Perspectives on Self-Defense Strategies
Claire Benoit
I took six months of Kenpo karate class. And you distract the assailant with pain.
Casey Cooke
Everything is so easy for you guys. You do one thing, you can predict the next thing. It's not the way it's gonna be in this situation.
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Uncertainty in the Face of Confusion
Casey Cooke
I'll let you know when I hear something that makes sense. We don't even know what this is yet.
[''As the other two captives come up only with bad strategy'']
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The Power Within Us
Dennis
You like to make fun of us, but we are more powerful than you think.
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Questioning Safety in a New Environment
Casey Cooke
He said something. He said something about making the room safe. This is all new drywall. What was unsafe?
[''After Hedwig left'']
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Limits of Human Potential
Dr. Fletcher
There must be limits to what a human being can become.
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Hedwig Questions Trust and Loyalty
Hedwig
Are you trying to trick me? Et cetera? I'll tell on you!
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A Conversation About Purpose and Survival
Dennis
Patricia has reminded me that... I was sent to you for a reason. That... you are sacred food. And I promise not to bother you again.
[''To the three captives''; ''Shuts door as he leaves'']
Marcia
Maybe he has a dog or something. You think he's gonna feed us to his dogs?
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The Power of Belief in Trauma Recovery
Dr. Fletcher
They are what they believe they are. The brain has learned to defend itself.
Academic colleague
You are treating them like they are supernaturally gifted, like they have powers or something. Karen, these are these are patients, they have been through trauma.
Dr. Fletcher
And perhaps now they are capable of something we're not. We have brain scans now. DID patients have changed their body chemistry with their thoughts.
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Facing Fear with Urgency
Casey Cooke
Pee on yourself!
[''To Marcia, as Dennis is taking her from the cell'']
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The Power of Belief and Identity
The Beast
We are what we believe we are.
Hedwig
Holy shit, this is so cool! They are gonna believe we exist now, right?
Dennis
They are gonna have to.
Hedwig
So, what do we do now?
Patricia
We trust in him. He'll protect us. Look at what he can do. Let him show the world how powerful we can be.
[''Referring to the Beast'']
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Belief Shapes Identity and Reality
The Beast
We are what we believe we are.
Hedwig
Holy shit, this is so cool! They are gonna believe we exist now, right?
Dennis
They are gonna have to.
Hedwig
So, what do we do now?
Patricia
We trust in him. He'll protect us. Look at what he can do. Let him show the world how powerful we can be.
[''Referring to The Beast'']
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Identity Revelation and Confusion
Hedwig
My name's Hedwig. I have red socks. He's on the move.
Casey Cooke
What?
Hedwig
He... on... the... mooove.
Casey Cooke
Who?
Hedwig
Someone's coming for you, and you're not gonna like it. You guys make noises in your sleep.
Casey Cooke
Tell us.
Hedwig
I'm not supposed to say; but, he's done awful things to people and he'll do awful things to you. I have blue socks, too.
Marcia
We're his food?
[''Hedwig shrugs'']
Casey Cooke
How old are you?
Hedwig
Nine.
Casey Cooke
So you're not the guy that took us?
Hedwig
No.
[''Scoffs'']
Casey Cooke
You're... not the lady?
Hedwig
What are you, blind?
Casey Cooke
You don't know how they think?
Hedwig
N-no, they don't... they don't tell me much. I just ate a hot dog.
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The Complexity of Unpredictable Situations
Casey Cooke
Everything is so easy for you guys. You do one thing, you can predict the next thing. It's not the way it's gonna be in this situation.
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Seeking clarity in confusion
Casey Cooke
I'll let you know when I hear something that makes sense.
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Health-Conscious Choices and Dark Humor
Dr. Fletcher
Jai, what health-conscious fast food purveyor did you originally solicit to buy these chicken wings you've so lovingly reheated in a minor suicidal gesture?
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Embracing Uniqueness in Brokenness
The Beast
You are different from the rest. Your heart is pure! Rejoice! The broken are the more evolved. Rejoice.
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Navigating the Complexities of Social Invitations
Claire Benoit
That's what happens when you do a mercy invite.
[''About Casey standing over in the corner'']
Mr. Benoit
I believed you wanted to invite everyone.
Claire Benoit
Dad, I can't invite everyone in my art class except for one person without social networking evidence inflicting more pain on that person than was intended. And I'm not a monster.
Mr. Benoit
I'm proud of you. I think.
Claire Benoit
She gets detention a lot and she yells at teachers sometimes. There was that rumor that went around that she just kept running away from home.
Claire Benoit
I seriously believe that we can go home now.
Mr. Benoit
Um, did I mistakenly convey this was a democracy? We are not going til she gets picked up.
Casey Cooke
Uh, the car broke down. I'm just gonna take the bus.
[''Walks over to them'']
Mr. Benoit
You're not taking a bus. I'll drive you home. Claire has almost saved her half of the money she needs for a car. Isn't that right? This'll be one of the few times left I can drive you guys around. Huh?
Casey Cooke
Uh, I...
Claire Benoit
You won't be able to hear my dad tell jokes that only he thinks are funny for an entire car ride unless you come. You don't really wanna miss that.
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The Beast: A New Evolutionary Era
Dennis
The Beast is a sentient creature who represents the highest form of humans evolution. He believes the time of ordinary humanity is over. I hope this makes you feel calm. You will be in the presence of something greater. I was gonna ask for your last shirt, but I won't. Because tonight is a sacred night. It's almost over.
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Gender Differences in Survival Instincts
Casey's Father
Females are smarter than the males. But you know that, it's like humans. Females use their nose to stay alive. They make sure they have cover. They always remember they're trying to stay alive. Bucks go off by themselves. Bucks get dumb during mating season.
[''Teaching his daughter how to hunt'']
Five-Year-Old Casey
Boys make too much noise.
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Control and Protection in Uncertain Situations
Patricia
Don't worry; he's not allowed to touch you. He knows what you're here for. He listens to me.
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Facing Fear with Resilience and Hope
Casey Cooke
We're not gonna die. Bad things happen. But not like this.
[''Muttering to herself'']
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The Power of Thought in Identity Transformation
Dr. Fletcher
An individual with multiple personalities can change their body chemistry with their thoughts.
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The Power of Thought in Multiple Personalities
Dr. Fletcher
An individual with multiple personalities can change their body chemistry with their thoughts.
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Fear of the Unaffected in Suffering
Kevin Wendell Crumb
The Horde keeps obsessing about the ones who haven't suffered. I don't know where they're going with this, but it scares me.
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Childlike Innocence and Unconventional Interests
Hedwig
You might be pregnant now. Am I a good kisser?
[''After awkwardly kissing Casey, sits there staring into her eyes'']
Casey Cooke
Yes.
[''Nods patiently'']
Hedwig
I like dancing. You like dancing? I - I - I like dancing to my CD-player in my room. Kanye West is my main man. I - I've got my CD-player set up in my room right - right - right next to my window. I'm like... Mm. Mm. Mm. "You've got the moves...
[''imitates dancing to the beat'']
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Unique Case of Multiple Identities in Kevin
Dr. Fletcher
I've never seen a case like this before. Twenty three identities live in Kevin's body.
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Critique of Society's Obsession with Body Image
Dr. Fletcher
The authors of Hooters play on our incessant need for fat and man's incessant need to be in the proximity of augmented breasts. It's like Henry V ran a fast food franchise!
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The Evolved Nature of the Broken
Dennis
The broken are more evolved.
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Embracing Pain for True Greatness
The Beast
We are glorious! We will no longer be afraid. Only through pain can you achieve your greatness! The impure are the untouched, the unburned, the unslain. Those who have not been torn have no value in themselves and no place in this world! They are asleep!
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Finding Passion and Purpose in the Sun
Patricia
In the sun we will find our passion. In the sun, we will find our purpose." I read that in a sympathy card in a supermarket. It was for a funeral, but I thought it was beautiful.
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Embracing Power and Potential
Dennis
Let us show them what we can do. Let us show them how powerful we can be.
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