And what appearance is there on Deirdre?" he said. "It is…
““And what appearance is there on Deirdre?" he said. "It is this," said Gelban, "although Naoise put out my eye, I would have wished to stay there looking at her with the other eye, but for the haste you put on me; for there is not in the world a woman is better of shape or of form than herself.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Gelban admires Deirdre’s unique beauty, valuing her above all others despite personal loss.
In simple terms: Deirdre is uniquely beautiful to him.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate individual worth.
Themes
beauty
admiration
loss
individuality
Mood
poetic
reverent
Type
literary
character
When to use this quote
- poetic reflection
- personal loss
- self‑esteem
Key Concepts
literary analysis
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true beauty mean to you?
- How do you honor loss while valuing life?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing one can overlook flaws.