When the terrorists burst in, Jane and Dan respond differently to the ambush—Dan freezes in fear and Jane wants to take action. How do you think you would respond in that situation?

Book Clubs Jane and Dan at the End of the World Discussion
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When the terrorists burst in, Jane and Dan respond differently to the ambush—Dan freezes in fear and Jane wants to take action. How do you think you would respond in that situation?

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I am not ashamed to admit that I would turn into a bowl of jello. I would quiver and shake. What can I say I like my excitement in books.

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I am not sure we know until it happens. But probably jello if my life was threatened.

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I’d like to say I’d react calmly and rationally, but I’ve been in two dangerous situations before and both times it made me angry. The rage I felt had me acting before I even had time to consider if my reactions were potentially increasing my risk.

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I would be scared to death and certainly freeze. I thought It was a bit odd that Jane acted how she did throughout the entire time. She was a bit mouthy!

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I wish I could say I would take take some sort of action but realistically I think I would have frozen like Dan. For me it’s the fear of the unknown

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I would probably freeze like Dan. I might silently admire someone who takes action. But at the same time, I would not want to be associated with them right then, fearing worse consequences.

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Well,I don’t think I would start trying to be the hero. Jane’s impulsiveness did not help the situation. If this happened in real life,I don’t think I would take on armed people without a thought.

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I’d be scared to death and probably start crying

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Me too! I am not brave!

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I’d probably be more like Jane. The rules flew out the door when the terrorists burst in. I’m not one to stand around when something needs done. I don’t think I’d act without thinking the way Jane did. She really didn’t have a good, sensible plan in place for anything.

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I believe I would first become small. Then watch and listen. I would certainly be nervous but also somewhat curious. Who are these people and what do they want?

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kim.kovacs, Yikes will I am glad you did not get hurt. I can see where anger can take over and not help the situation!

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I am a solid person in times of emergency. I am able to take charge or be a secondary assisting person. I have never been in a dangerous situation which is different. I think I would remain logical and reviewing the situation, but I doubt I would be taking a great deal of risks. Then again, maybe I would just fall apart.

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I would probably freeze. I don’t feel the need to be a hero…I’m just fine rolling along and going with the flow. I would do whatever I am told.

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Probably at first, very fearful but then move into a problem-solving mode to see how I might get out of the scary predicament.

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I would be frightened and do what they told me to do. However, I also would be looking at a way to rationally deal with what was happening.

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I’d definitely just go along with whatever I was being told to do.. I am not one to make waves or push the envelope. I would just want to get out safely.

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I actually took a women’s self defense class this past week and we discussed the three possible reactions: flee, fight or freeze. None of us truly know how we would react. I would like to think my first reaction would be to flee. Freeze is the least optimal reaction. If I couldn’t flee, I would like to believe I would fight for my life.

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Better to get angry. That is what self defense training is all about. Freezing often results is certain negative outcomes.