"If the Barbarians are destroyed, who will we then be able to blame for the bad things?"

This quote by Angela Carter speaks to the idea that when we have an "other" to blame for our issues, it can be easier to accept our own shortcomings. By asking "If the Barbarians are destroyed, who will we then be able to blame for the bad things?" Carter is recommending that if we no longer have an external enemy to blame, we will need to confront our own mistakes and failings. This quote motivates us to take obligation for our own actions and to acknowledge that our problems are not constantly brought on by external forces. It likewise functions as a tip that we should not be quick to blame others for our own mistakes, however rather put in the time to reflect on our own behavior and how it adds to our problems. Eventually, this quote motivates us to take ownership of our own actions and to recognize that we are responsible for our own successes and failures.