How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Something fell soundlessly past their eyes into the mice. There came a thin screech, a flapping of wings, and a ghostly gray bird lifted away across the basin with a small, dark shadow in its talons. (29.143)
The Atreides House's crest is a hawk. Paul's Fremen name, Muad'Dib, means "mouse." Is there a bit of symbolism on the nature of fear going on here, or is it just us?
Quote #8
There was no past occupying the future in his mind… except… except… he could still sense the green and black Atreides banner waving… somewhere ahead… still see the jihad's bloody swords and fanatic legions.
It will not be, he told himself. I cannot let it be. (33.187-188)
Paul's ultimate fear is not himself or his enemy but the jihad that might start in his name. Know what the scariest part is? He can't do anything to stop it. It's like one of those snowballs in a cartoon. Not only will it grow bigger as it goes, but it'll consume him as well.