Seeing the world in black and white
Greta mentions in the first chapter of the book that she has Asperger’s and that she sees the world in black and white, which means that she finds it difficult to understand the grey areas of human behavior, e.g. why fossil fuels have not been banned yet when they are considered an existential threat to the world.
The house is on fire
When describing the current situation, Greta says at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the “house is on fire.” Thus, she highlights that the entire population of the world is in danger if nothing is done to eliminate the threat of global warming.
Activists as puppets
In one of her speeches, Greta mentions that the critics of her movement call her and her fellow activists “puppets” to indicate that they are controlled by some other entity and that they cannot think for themselves.
Celebrities as gods
At the “Goldene Kamera” TV award show, Greta tells the audience that “people see you celebrities as gods,” which emphasizes that celebrities are not just worshipped but they have an enormous influence on their fans. Greta asks for their cooperation so she can reach more people for her cause.
A castle built on sand
Addressing the European parliament, Greta compares our civilization to a “castle built on sand,” which illustrates that it looks good on the outside but it is built on a weak foundation. Therefore, the current state of prosperity is very fragile.
